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How the Kafala System Traps Migrant Workers
Discover the hidden realities behind the Kafala sponsorship system and its impact on millions of migrant workers across the Middle East. This episode explores the origins of the Kafala system, how it operates, and why it has been criticized for enabling modern forms of labour exploitation. Through real-world case studies from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates, we examine issues such as forced labour, passport confiscation, wage theft, unsafe working conditions, and restrictions on workers' rights. We also discuss recent reforms, international responses, and…
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