Dubai seeks relief reforms for foreign workers
Dubai is indebted to the foreign workers who toil in pitiable conditions to further its economic might and are integral part of its prosperity. The progress of Dubai from a desert city to the most polished city of the Middle East is possible only because of thousands of laborers from India and Pakistan who sweats in the desert heat to sustain its growth and advancement. But in return, these expatriate workers have got- indentured servitude, mistreatment, physical and mental torture along with few dollars per day to satisfy the hungry souls at home. Now, an enlightened Dubai government after so many years of negligence to labor issues is going to have a system in place to ensure their welfare. But it is not because of the liberal thinking of administration there or objective to attract more foreign investment. The steps are warranted after rising labor unrest threatened the economic boom of Dubai. The Dubai government is now serious enough to put into effect various labor friendly measures like midday sun breaks, enhanced health benefits, improved living conditions and crack downs on employers unashamed to stop paying foreign workers at all. These steps are sure to embolden the sweat-stained migrant workforce in Dubai who comprises a whopping 99% of its total work force and 85% of its population. But, the Dubai government looks unaware of the labor-contractor agreement system prevalent there under which the foreign workers have to surrender their passports to the employer and are forbidden to take leave and visit home for years. Their segregation from the local population and lack of social and political voice is a major cause of their unhappiness. The compensation arrears in case of death and injury are hardly given to the workers. The Dubai government is yet to officially conclude an agreement with the overseas ministries of India and Pakistan to procure skilled workers directly fearing more lawful obligations. Image1 Image2 Via: NY Times
Iran judiciary gives death sentence to two Kurdish journalists: Is ‘freedom of speech’ a farce in Iran?
The Iranian adjudicators confirmed on Tuesday that two journalists from the Kurdish minority of the country have been given death sentence, according to the Iranian state media. As judiciary spokesperson Ali Reza Jamshidi told the Islamic Republic News Agency, that Adnan Hassanpour and Hiva Boutimar were condemned on the charge of ‘moharebeh’, which is a phrase used in Iran to depict a major offense committed against Islam and the state….
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Five more MPs join rebels’ ranks in Maliki’s crew
Regardless of huge economic and military assistance, Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki’s 15-month-old government has just failed to deliver on any of the key fronts, depressing not only people at home but abroad as well. In another political upheaval in Iraq, five more MPs have announced a complete boycott of cabinet gatherings, giving a nasty jab to Maliki’s claims to represent all Iraqi sects. The decision of the cabinet ministers…
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No easy withdrawal from Iraq possible
As army casualties mount in Iraq, voices are getting shriller in the US, demanding removal of its forces from the country. The House of Representatives recently passed a resolution aiming at that. Such a stance is understandable, coming from elected politicians, who are attuned to the prevailing public opinion. But the general public is often not capable of thinking out fully the implications of its demands. Strangely the esteemed Rand…
Read more...Israel for Missile Shield before West Bank pullout
Russian and US standoff on Missile Defense Shield (MDS) is not yet over; however, now Israel joins the fray and wants a MDS in place – which it needs to fight against militants – before relinquishing West Bank. Meanwhile, Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak, expressed concerns over the rising Palestinian insurgent rocket attacks and emphasized the need for a MDS before West Bank pullout. Israeli concerns against the increasing threats…
Read more...Iran wants US to get out of Iraq
Iraqi troublesome scenario, surmounting violence and differences with US on Key policies force latter to think over the troop surge and why not when the popular opinion is against US’s stay. How long will US continue there is a million dollar Question, but in either of the two conditions (Stay or withdrawal) there is rare chance of country becoming stable. Meanwhile, Iran backed Al-Maliki fully on US troop withdrawal and…
Read more...Mission experiment Iraq to put the final nail in the coffin
The chaotic scenario in Iraq shows no signs to subside and with that the people’s hope for a peaceful future are diminishing. The lethal car bombs, sectarian violence, and streets gutted with dead bodies convey more than we can think even. Amid such scenario, how successful UN’s role will be or will it be better than Bush’s, I wonder. Security Council voted unanimously to put the Iraqi turmoil an end…
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Insurgency moving towards ‘soft targets’ in Iraq
The failure of the American misadventure in Iraq is all the more tragic as the engrossing occupation and insurgency moves side by side at a same pace. The insurgency, whether call it al-Qaeda or Shia, has turned into a dripping faucet that can’t be fixed. It has reached the most horrifying point where it seems that the country has declared a war against itself. Of all the suicide bombings that…
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Mission experiment Iraq to put the final nail in the coffin
The failure of the American misadventure in Iraq is all the more tragic as the engrossing occupation and insurgency moves side by side at a same pace. The insurgency, whether call it al-Qaeda or Shia, has turned into a dripping faucet that can’t be fixed. It has reached the most horrifying point where it seems that the country has declared a war against itself. Of all the suicide bombings that…
Read more...Tags:Global , iraq , Mosul , Suicide Bombings , US , War , Yazidi
Iran wants US to get out of Iraq
Iraqi troublesome scenario, surmounting violence and differences with US on Key policies force latter to think over the troop surge and why not when the popular opinion is against US’s stay. How long will US continue there is a million dollar Question, but in either of the two conditions (Stay or withdrawal) there is rare chance of country becoming stable. Meanwhile, Iran backed Al-Maliki fully on US troop withdrawal and…
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