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Summary
Date Reported: 30 Jan 2022
Location: Qatar
In January 2022, journalist Benjamin Best published information on Twitter received from Kenyan migrant workers employed by Al Jazira Cleaning in Qatar. They reported living in cramped and unsanitary accommodation; some reported not being in possession of their passport and others had been threatened with deportation. Worker also referred to the now abolished no-objection certificate and said that they would be prepared to give up claims to unpaid salaries if they could leave unemployment.
Companies
Al Jazira Group (Qatar) - EmployerAffected
Total individuals affected: Number unknown
Migrant & immigrant workers: ( Number unknown - Kenya , Cleaning & maintenance , Men , Unknown migration status )Issues
Retention of identity documents , Restricted mobility , Precarious/Unsuitable Living Conditions , Intimidation , Wage Theft , Freedom of MovementResponse
Response sought: Yes, by Resource Centre
Story containing response: (Find out more)
Action taken: The company did not respond.
Source type: News outlet