As the authorities swept neighborhoods for building code violations after a June fire that killed 49 migrant workers, four Indian men found themselves evicted, homeless, and uncertain.
Kuwait's wealth, largely built from oil revenues, is starkly contrasted by the struggles of migrant workers like Suresh Kumar, who endure inadequate housing and low wages.
With limited options and a recent tragedy highlighting unsafe living conditions, migrant workers face a precarious existence in a wealthy country that fails to protect them.
The June fire that claimed the lives of many migrant workers has sparked a public reckoning around housing safety, yet many still find themselves without safe alternatives.
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