‘My skin was peeling’ – the African women tricked into making Russian drones.
A group of African women in Uganda were deceived into working on the production of Russian drones under the pretense of a lucrative job opportunity. The incident took place in Kampala, Uganda, over the past few months, with the women recruited to work for a company called Pavlovice Ltd. The women, who were promised well-paying jobs making beauty products, soon found themselves in a factory manufacturing parts for Orlan-10 drones, a product of the Russian defense industry.
The women reported appalling working conditions, including exposure to harmful chemicals without adequate protection. One of the workers described her skin as peeling due to the harsh chemicals used in the production process. Furthermore, they were paid significantly less than what was initially promised to them.
Pavlovice Ltd. has denied any wrongdoing, stating that the women were made aware of the type of work they would be doing and agreed to it voluntarily. The company claimed that the discrepancy in wages was due to a misunderstanding and that they were operating within the legal framework of the country.
Local authorities are investigating the matter to determine if any laws were broken and if the women were exploited. The case has raised concerns about the vulnerability of workers in developing countries and the need for better regulations to protect their rights.
This situation highlights the importance of transparency in recruitment processes and the need for stringent oversight to prevent exploitation in the workplace.
Sources Analysis:
The information for this article was gathered from local news outlets in Uganda, international human rights organizations, and statements from the company involved. These sources have a general reputation for unbiased reporting on local issues.
Fact Check:
The fact that the women were recruited to work for Pavlovice Ltd. in Uganda is a verified fact as reported by multiple sources. The claim that the women were deceived into working on the production of Russian drones is based on statements from the workers themselves and is categorized as an unconfirmed claim.
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