Report details abuse and unsafe conditions faced by Nepali workers on Saudi Aramco projects
Summary
Nepali migrant workers involved in Saudi Aramco projects endure extreme heat, long hours, unsafe conditions, and inadequate compensation for injuries or deaths, according to a report by FairSquare.
Key Points
- Nepali workers on Saudi Aramco projects face extreme heat, unsafe work and living conditions, and excessive working hours.
- Workers often experience confiscation of passports, inadequate rest, lack of food, and non-payment of compensation for injuries or deaths.
- The report highlights poor accountability due to complex subcontractor structures and reveals health issues such as kidney disease among workers.
- FairSquare criticizes both Saudi Aramco's labor practices and FIFA's close ties with Saudi Arabia over labor rights concerns.
