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Forced Labor of Migrant Workers in the Middle East and Europe
The exploitation of migrant workers serves as a prominent example of modern forced labor. A common tactic, particularly in Middle Eastern nations like Saudi Arabia and the UAE, involves recruiters confiscating workers' passports to prevent their escape. While the removal of identity documents is also a method used in European countries such as the UK, it is reportedly less frequent there. In Europe, passport confiscation is often combined with other coercive measures, including threats of deportation, psychological manipulation through deception, and physical confinement that prevents workers from leaving their workplace or living quarters.
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Forced Labor of Migrant Workers in the Middle East and Europe
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