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Why Maids Keep Dying in Saudi Arabia

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East African Housekeepers Face Rape, Assault and Death in Saudi Arabia

At least 274 Kenyan workers, mostly women, have died in Saudi Arabia in the past five years — an extraordinary figure for a young work force doing jobs that, in most countries, are considered extremely safe. At least 55 Kenyan workers died last year, twice as many as the previous year.

Absolutely heartbreaking article.

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