UAE police arrest dozens of unpaid striking workers as riots break out in Abu Dhabi
Summary
Date Reported: 19 May 2020
Location: United Arab Emirates
Companies
Sawaeed Holding - EmployerAffected
Total individuals affected: 100
Migrant & immigrant workers: ( Number unknown - Location unknown , Finance & banking , Gender not reported )Issues
Freedom of Expression , Wage TheftResponse
Response sought: Yes, by Resource Centre
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Action taken: The strike was dispersed by police and video evidence apparently shows destroyed company property, including cars. Business & Human Rights Resource Centre contacted Sawaeed to invite them to respond to the allegations; the company did not respond and redirected us to their regulator with whom the Resource Centre is following up.
Source type: News outlet