Carrefour and Partner Accused of Migrant Worker Exploitation in Saudi Arabia

Amnesty International reports severe labor abuses at Carrefour sites, urging immediate action and compensation for affected workers.

Amnesty International has accused Carrefour and its franchise partner Majid Al Futtaim of exploiting migrant workers in Saudi Arabia, with claims of forced labor and human trafficking.
Workers from Nepal, India, and Pakistan reported excessive working hours, underpayment, and squalid living conditions, facing threats of dismissal if they complained.
Recruitment agents deceived workers about job conditions, charging illegal fees that left many in debt, contrary to Saudi laws and company policies.
Carrefour and Majid Al Futtaim have initiated internal investigations and a third-party audit following Amnesty's findings, with some corrective actions already taken.
The International Labour Organization is set to discuss a complaint regarding Saudi Arabia's labor practices, highlighting the need for systemic reform.