Undocumented Nepalis face exploitation in Greece’s strawberry fields
Summary
Hundreds of undocumented Nepali workers face exploitation in Greece's strawberry fields, enduring harsh conditions and bonded labor due to human trafficking and complex immigration policies.
Key Points
- Approximately 4,000 Nepali workers, mostly undocumented, work in Greece's strawberry fields, producing around 90% of the country's strawberries.
- Human traffickers lure Nepalis with promises of work in Europe, often charging high fees and trapping workers in debt bondage.
- Nepali workers endure harsh conditions, low wages, lack of legal status, and live in overcrowded camps resembling bonded labor scenarios.
- Greek authorities have conducted raids and arrests related to human trafficking and labor exploitation in agriculture, yet many Nepalis remain undocumented and vulnerable.
