The recent fire tragedy in Kuwait, which claimed the lives of 50 migrant workers, mostly Indians, has once again brought to the forefront the dire conditions faced by labourers from the Indian sub-continent in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Despite sporadic legal reforms, the systematic exploitation of migrant workers remains a glaring issue that demands urgent attention. The fire, the deadliest in Kuwait’s history, was a catastrophic event caused by an electrical short circuit.
However, it was the unsafe living conditions,…