MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Somali authorities is addressing public issues in regards to the remedy of Somali staff, each women and men, despatched to Saudi Arabia for employment, following a surge in discussions on social media and native media.
Critics have accused Somalia of neglecting employee welfare, with some alleging that staff have encountered difficulties in Saudi Arabia as a result of inadequate help or oversight.
Yusuf Mohamed Aden, Somalia’s Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, addressed these issues, emphasizing that Somalia has a proper labor settlement with Saudi Arabia.
Aden has assured that staff dispatched by official channels obtain full rights and protections, urging the general public to belief the federal government’s oversight.
Every year, Somalia sends hundreds of expert staff to Saudi Arabia beneath these agreements. Nevertheless, current studies have highlighted issues in regards to the residing and dealing situations of those staff, with some claims of mistreatment.
Regardless of these allegations, no verified proof has been introduced to substantiate widespread abuse amongst Somali staff despatched beneath official agreements to Saudi Arabia.
