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A scene of Maldives downtrodden migrant workers

By Marco Robinson 4 min read

The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 4th October 2018 The following is a loose translation: It is a sight commonly found in the Mediterranean sea, where refugees cross the ocean in seek of a better life in Europe. While attempting to cross the ocean in huge dinghies and boats, sometimes end […]

Bangladeshi workers relaxing

Bribe secures Bangladeshis work visa

By Marco Robinson 3 min read

The original Dhivehi article was published on Mihaaru.com website on 10th September 2017. The following is a loose translation: The main reason why Bangladeshi workers are preferred and brought into the Maldives is that of their low wage. Their usual wage ranges from USD 150 – 200. They are the cheapest labourers to come in […]