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Qatar abolishes the 'kafala' system

Qatar abolishes the 'kafala' system
Written by Supriya
Dec 14, 2016, 08:05 am 2 min read
Qatar abolishes the 'kafala' system
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Qatar formally announced the end of its dreaded and controversial labour system - "kafala" - with immediate effect from December 13. A new contract-based labour system will be introduced to replace the 'kafala' system that will govern working conditions of 2.1 million foreign workers residing in Qatar. Qatar's labour minister said the new system would increase job flexibility and safeguard rights of migrant workers.

What is it?
Kafala system in Qatar

The "kafala" system in Qatar is a mandatory sponsorship system. Under this system every migrant or expatriate worker must have a designated individual or company, as a local sponsor; this sponsor's permission was required if the worker needed to switch jobs or leave the country. Kafala has been equated with 'modern-day slavery' because of how vulnerable it made workers to face abuse from employers.

How
Abysmal work conditions

Qatar has brought in hundreds and thousands of expat workers for the 2022 World Cup. Some reports suggest that 1200 migrants died last year as a result of appalling work conditions: interviews with workers revealed that most work all day in extreme heat, live in squalid dormitories and are often mistreated. Many also complain that sometimes they are not paid for several months.

What transpired
Amnesty accuses; Qatar promises change

Earlier this year, rights organization, Amnesty accused Qatar of deploying 'forced labour' to build the World Cup stadium. Amnesty said workers lived in appalling accommodation and their passports were confiscated. It also accused FIFA of failing to halt tournament which would be "built on human rights abuses". Qatar government said it was "concerned" by allegations and reiterated its commitment to systemic reform of labour-laws.

Key changes
Qatar's new contract labour system

Qatari officials say that freedom of movement would be guaranteed under new labour rules that will allow workers to change jobs. An exit visa that was previously required to leave the country under 'kafala' will be done away with, however workers will still need their employers' permission. Employers who confiscate workers' passports could face heavy fines of upto 25,000 Qatari Riyals (approx $6,800).

Quote
Amnesty not impressed

Amnesty International believes Qatar's labour reforms would barely "scratch the surface" and although 'sponsorship' was technically abolished, the same system in principle was intact; it further said workers would still be at "at the mercy of exploitative bosses."

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