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Life for Pakistani migrants in Dubai
Thu, 04/23/2009 - 13:13
Some 50 Afghan men faced a tragic death earlier this month, when they attempted to migrate, illegally, to the Middle-East for better job opportunities: the men suffocated in the back of a truck in Pakistan. Thousands of Pakistani and Afghan men make this treacherous journey every year and while some die on their way, many make it to cities like Dubai, the capital of the United Arab Emirates.Once there, they are forced to work long hours in the blazing heat, often for less than $200 dollars a month. Many will not return to their home countries for years. FSRN'S Puck Lo reads for our correspondent Gabe Matthews, who recently traveled to Dubai, where he met Pakistani workers and asked them what life is really like for migrant workers. Share this page! »
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