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8/4/08

ABS-CBN News Online: Why does Europe tolerate that overseas workers are mistreated in Saudi Arabia

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Why does Europe tolerate that overseas workers are mistreated in Saudi Arabia

A group of Filipino overseas workers allegedly maltreated by their employers in Saudi Arabia have sought the help of ABS-CBN's The Filipino Channel and the Philippine Overseas Labor Office in Riyadh for abuse and unfair employment practices. Group members said they were not paid salaries for four months. In addition, their driver’s licenses and residence permits were withheld for almost a year. Their employer also ordered their dormitory's air-conditioning units turned off from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m., forcing them to endure the heat in Riyadh. They also complained about the poor condition of their mess hall. Note EU-Digest: the reason is simple - Europe and the rest of the world tolerates that there is no democracy in Saudi Arabia or freedom of religion - OIL

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