Current Event #6

 

Topic: After complaining about her employer, housemaid’s arm is cut off.

Title: Indian housemaid’s arm cut off by Saudi employer, woman’s sister says

Article Source: http://www.cnn.com/2015/10/09/asia/india-saudi-maid-attack/index.html

 

Summary: Early this morning, Saudi Arabia resident Kasthuri Munirathinam, 58, had her arm cut off by her employer. Munirathinam had complained to the police how her employer mistreats her (by beating and other harsh methods), does not pay her, and does not feed her enough. Because of this complaint, Munirathinam’s employer proceeded to cutting her arm off. The Indian government have complained to Saudi Arabia about the incident and they are looking into it.

 

Reaction: I think that this is completely bizarre and completely wrong. The Saudi Arabia government should definitely press charges against her employer and give Munirathinam the peace she needs. I believe that in order to be employed somewhere, Indian officials should check the place in which one of their workers will be working. It breaks my heart that many men, women, and children are abused in labor everyday. Surrounding governments should be aware of these issues beforehand.

 

World Impact: Not only does this affect this poor woman’s family and friends, but there are hundreds, if not thousands of other cases just like this one. There is good to come out of this though. Now, others are able to come out and share their stories as well without fear of severe consequences. Because of these other people coming out with the truth about their employers, jobs should become more secure and safe for these people. Hopefully governments will pay attention and do something about these awful mishaps.