Nike investigated for Uyghur forced labor
From Miriam Karmali, Freedom United
July 16, 2023 News Digest
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| Supply chain Nike and Dynasty Gold investigated for Uyghur forced labor The Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise has opened an investigation into complaints about the overseas operations of the popular brand Nike and mining company Dynasty Gold. The complaints allege that Uyghur forced labor was used in the operations or supply chains of the accused companies. Read more… |
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