The article highlights the perilous situation of East African women, particularly from Kenya and Uganda, who migrate to Saudi Arabia for domestic work. Over the past five years, at least 274 Kenyan women have died under suspicious circumstances in Saudi Arabia, with many cases classified as natural deaths despite evidence of violence. The recruitment process is regulated by government entities, yet the outcomes are indicative of systemic issues within the labor laws of Saudi Arabia and the potential failure to protect these workers from abuse and exploitation. The authors conducted extensive interviews to shed light on these tragedies.
In the past five years, at least 274 Kenyan women have died in Saudi Arabia under dubious circumstances, raising critical questions about worker safety and oversight.
Despite being recruited through regulated channels, many women face violence and abuse, challenging the belief that established companies ensure their safety abroad.
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