migrant workers
Immigration Police Raided a UKIP Party Dinner
Officials turned up at the Indian restaurant in Bournemouth, which was hosting a dinner for the team of failed UKIP leadership candidate, Lisa Duffy.
The Weed Industry Responds to Accusations of Rampant Sexual Assault
A detailed report published by Reveal investigates the issue of rape and sexual assault for women working on California's cannabis farms. We reached out to leaders in the marijuana industry to understand the scope of the problem.
‘Biblical Swarm of Insects’ Unleashed on Burger Chain
London activists had in mind when threw 8000 locust, 2000 crickets, and 4000 cockroaches into a London burger joint at the heart of an immigration controversy.
How the Weed Industry Is Affecting California's Vineyards
The problem for winegrowers in California is that no one wants to pick grapes anymore. Instead, the usual migrant workers now seem to prefer being “trimmigrants.”
Nepal Wants Justice for Maids it Says Saudi Diplomat Kidnapped and Raped
India summoned Saudi Arabia's ambassador over allegations one of the Kingdom's officials repeatedly raped the two Nepali maids, causing a diplomatic row ahead of a planned state visit to Saudi by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Qatar's 'Efficiency' Praised Amid Ongoing Rights and Bribery Controversies
Qatar is the model of efficiency, but migrant workers, women, journalists, and torture victims would tell a different story. And then there's the matter of FIFA and bribery.
Scottish Soccer Fans Are Boycotting Tonight's Friendly Game with Qatar
Probably the worst time to play a meaningless exhibition game is when your opposition is embroiled in the biggest corruption scandal in soccer history.
Beirut's First Pay-What-You-Want Restaurant Is Bringing Sri Lanka to Lebanon
Beirut's Motto is more than a pay-what-you-can restaurant. The cozy spot also lets migrant workers cook the foods from their home countries.
'Dogs Are Better Than You': Saudi Arabia Accused of Mass Abuses During Migrant Worker Crackdown
Saudi Arabia has deported more than half a million foreign workers since 2013. Those being kicked out report being the victims of serious human rights abuses during detention and deportation.
Migrant Workers Are Bringing a Taste of Home to Beirut
Lebanon’s migrant workers have limited freedoms, make little money, and endure systemic racism. But one Sri Lankan domestic worker is rising above that by training with Lebanese chefs and showcasing her homemade cuisine at an upscale restaurant.
A New California Farm Worker Bill Might Actually Be Too Good to Be True
For decades, seasonal farm workers in the fields and orchards of the West have faced hazardous working conditions. A new California bill seeks to protect ag workers' health, but might not go far enough.
Separatist Movements and Sectarian Tensions Turned Violent in India This Week
Muslim immigrants and migrant workers are being targeted by separatists forces in the northeast of India. The violence is escalating, but the problem has been around for decades.