The article reveals the grim realities faced by women from Kenya and Uganda who seek domestic work in Saudi Arabia. Many women have experienced abuse and violence, leading to high mortality rates, with 274 Kenyan women reported dead over five years. Questions arise regarding the circumstances of their deaths, often labeled natural despite signs of trauma. This troubling pattern exists despite regulated recruitment processes and recognized companies. The piece suggests systemic problems within Saudi labor laws and raises awareness about the urgent need for better protections for vulnerable workers.
In recent years, domestic workers from Kenya and Uganda have faced alarming rates of violence and abuse in Saudi Arabia, raising urgent concerns about their safety and rights.
Despite official recruitment channels and government regulations meant to protect workers, the grim reality is that many women return from Saudi Arabia severely harmed, calling into question the efficacy of these systems.
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