Rights group Amnesty International accused the Saudi Arabian franchise of Carrefour of exploiting migrant workers, who were deceived, forced to work excessive hours, denied days off, cheated of earnings, and made to live in poor conditions. Carrefour denied most allegations but planned an external review, with Amnesty calling for action to prevent future abuse. The Saudi government has a zero-tolerance policy for worker abuse, and Carrefour’s Middle East franchisee, Majid Al Futtaim, operates nearly 500 stores in 30 countries, generating significant profits.
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Syrian Druze cross armistice line for pilgrimage to Israel
Dozens of Syrian Druze clerics crossed the armistice line on the Golan Heights into Israel for a pilgrimage to a revered shrine, meeting with Israel's Druze spiritual leader before visiting the tomb of Nabi Shuaib in the Galilee. The delegation faced opposition from Syrian Druze, with the group being mainly divided between Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Israel has shown support for Syria's Druze community, sending aid packages and vowing to protect...
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