Legal migrants remain vulnerable to trafficking

This investigation examines allegations related to migrant labor exploitation & kafala system. The available public evidence shows Debt bondage resulting from recruitment fees, Employer control over residency status prevents worker mobility, and Restrictive visa rules facilitate trafficking vulnerabilities. Qatar or relevant parties have not issued a documented public response at the time of writing. The primary sources are reporting by Al Jazeera.

• Debt bondage resulting from recruitment fees
• Employer control over residency status prevents worker mobility
• Restrictive visa rules facilitate trafficking vulnerabilities
• Inadequate legal protections for migrant workers against employer abuse