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Forced Labor in Istanbul (2016)

A forced labor case from 2016 in Istanbul, Turkey. 1 source on file.

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What happened

Syrian refugee children and adults were found working in garment factories in Istanbul, including factories producing clothing linked to major European brands. Children as young as 13 were documented working approximately 60-hour weeks, while Syrian workers in another factory worked 12-hour shifts under hazardous conditions.