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Ethiopian among maids facing the death penalty in Saudi Arabia

January 13, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Demonstrators in Colombo protest against the execution of Rizana Nafeek. Photograph: Dinuka Liyanawatte/Reuters More than 45 foreign maids are facing execution on death row in Saudi Arabia, the Observer has learned, amid growing international outrage at the treatment of migrant … read more »

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Ethiopia to favour its female nationals going to work in UAE

January 2, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

In July 2012, Ethiopia imposed a ban on its female citizens from applying for domestic jobs in the United Arab Emirates. It cited employer abuse, recruitment agencies abuse and human trafficking as reasons for the suspension. The ban came after … read more »

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Two arrested for raping Ethiopian maid in Fujairah

December 31, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Two young suspects were arrested for raping an Ethiopian maid in Fujairah during the past week. The arrested duo had recently been released after serving a jail term for stealing contents of 30 cars in Fujairah. The details in the … read more »

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Ethiopian Maids bloody fight leaves one dead, other injured

December 10, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Eman Al Baik, mirates247 Injured maid removes steel bar from the neck herself at the Rashid Hospital Two Ethiopian maids fought each other at the sponsor’s house, one was killed while the other was found alive in a pool … read more »

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