Daijiworld Media Network - Kuwait (SHP)
Kuwait, Jul 25: Over 4,000 workers carried out an organized sit-in around the Jaber Al-Ahmad Stadium from morning till evening. The number of people gathered for the sit-in is majorly from South Asia. To prevent any riots or protests, police forces had been deployed at the area.
The patrol cars reached the Jaber Al-Ahmad Stadium and the officials were seen conversing with the workers to know their intent behind the sit-in. On inquiry, it was found that for over four months the workers have not been their salaries. The sum unpaid accounts to more than 10 million dinars.
Officials from the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour are looking into the matter and trying to a fix for the problem. Most of the workers have stated that they have not left the country and are illegally residing as the companies have not renewed their residence permits.