"The social media accounts were removed following an AP investigation which highlighted the harsh working conditions at a drone factory in Russia's Tatarstan region, part of a recruitment scheme for foreign young women."
"Promising a salary of over $500 per month, the initiative attracted young women from Africa, but many were shocked to find they were forced into drone production instead of hospitality roles."
"The women reported working long hours under surveillance, dealing with broken promises on wages and study areas, and exposure to harmful chemicals at the factory."
"Tech companies like Google and Meta swiftly acted to remove the accounts linked to the Alabuga Special Economic Zone in alignment with U.S. and British sanctions against the region."
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