Saudi Arabia to end kafala (migrant labor sponsorship) scheme
From Ellie Finkelstein, Freedom United
| October 26th, 2025News Digest |
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| Forced labor Saudi Arabia finally turning the page on the Kafala system Saudi Arabia has announced the dismantling of the exploitative Kafala system, long linked to forced labor and abuse of millions of migrant workers. While the move offers hope, rights groups warn progress depends on enforcement—pointing to Qatar, where similar reforms remain largely unimplemented. Show more… |
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| Law & policy European lawmakers challenge EU over funding abuse in Libya Nearly 40 members of the European Parliament are demanding an end to EU funding for Libya’s coast guard, citing overwhelming evidence of human trafficking, shootings, and torture of migrants. Yet, the EU Commission is doubling down on its controversial migration deterrence policy. Show more… |
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