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Over 20 expat workers detained after resistance to deportation following unpaid wage strikes
More than 20 expatriate workers who protested over unpaid wages at a resort development project in Kaafu Bolidhuffaru lagoon were taken to the airport for repatriation; 21 refused to leave and were handed to Maldives Immigration, where they are detained. Transparency Maldives condemned the deportation attempt and called for its immediate reversal, while Maldives Immigration and the recruiting company discuss next steps.
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Due to their failure to comply with police orders, 21 foreign nationals have been transferred to Maldives Immigration by the Maldives Police Service. We are proceeding with measures against these individuals under the set regulations,
Under the Constitution, every person employed in the Maldives is granted the freedom to strike and protest. No worker should face intimidation, detention, or retaliatory measures for exercising these rights. We call for the immediate rever…
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22 peopleexpatriates taken to the airport for repatriationAdhadhu (English)According to the police, 22 expatriates involved in the protest were taken to the airport for repatriation.
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21 peopleexpatriates who refused to leave and were handed to Maldives ImmigrationAdhadhu (English)While one individual departed without incident, the remaining 21 refused to leave, leading to their handover to Maldives Immigration.
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more than 100workers estimated to have participated in the demonstrationAdhadhu (English)It is estimated that more than 100 workers participated in the demonstration.
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22 protesting expatriates were taken to the airport for repatriation and 21 who refused to leave were handed over to Maldives Immigration.Adhadhu (English)According to the police, 22 expatriates involved in the protest were taken to the airport for repatriation. While one individual departed without incident, the remaining 21 refused to leave, leading to their handover to Maldives Immigration.
Word for word from the report in Adhadhu (English). Open the report