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Forced Labor in Male (2024)

A forced labor case from 2024 in Male, Maldives. 1 source on file.

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What happened

Bangladeshi workers in forced labor in construction and tourism. Excessive recruitment fees, crowded dormitories, wages unpaid for months. Accused: Maldivian employers and Bangladeshi recruitment agents.

Response and intervention

Maldives Human Rights Commission. Some employers fined; systemic issues remain. Transparency Maldives.