"Qatar Deportation Threat to Migrant Workers-on-Strike is Sad Reminder of Gulf Nation's Abuses", 26 Nov 2014

According to reports on Doha News, 100 construction workers from south/south-east Asia who went on strike over their low wages were arrested and now face deportation from the Gulf nation. The workers, hired by Qatar Freelance Trading and Contracting and Qatar Middle East Co., were working on the renovation of Sheraton Doha hotel.

Strikes are a rare occurrence in Qatar, which usually does not tolerate dissent among its large and exploited foreign workforce. Nepali employees, who account for the majority of migrants flocking into one of the world's wealthiest nations, complained that, once arrived in Qatar, they were forced to accept lower wages compared to the ones agreed in their home country. They also had their passports confiscated and were made to sign a blank contract. The employer rebutted all the accusations and said the workers refused to work because "they wanted a higher salary"...