Singapore soul searching follows migrant riot
"There are currently 1.3 million foreign workers in Singapore and that number is expected to rise. (Reuters) (18 Dec) - Deportations follow last week's unrest in Little India as officials debate the best way to move forward. A heavy reliance on cheap foreign labour – and whether low-paid, low-status guest workers in this wealthy...
Maruah replies to Ministry of Law on Little India riot
MARUAH first wrote to TODAY Voices regarding repatriations relating to Little India riot [Link]. The Ministry of Law replied (“Singapore’s legal system is firm, just and fair” Ms Praveen Randhawa, Press Secretary to the Ministry for Law, TODAY, Dec 21, 2013) [Link]. Our response to the Ministry of Law is set out below: The...
SG’s violations of international law in riot aftermath
Singapore: Handling of riot aftermath exposes national laws and practices that violate international standards On the night of 8 December 2013, an unfortunate fatal accident sparked off a spontaneous outbreak of rioting by migrant workers in Singapore. At least 28 persons involved in the act had been incriminated and are currently...
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