Cases of Kafala Abuse in Lebanon
According to Dr Abdallah, Ban Mai is not a maid, she is a member of the family. He says the only person who loves Ban Mai more than him is his wife. He refuses to send her home.
When confronted about the non-payment, she first gave flawed evidence of Birhane's theft, then concluded, "Sorry, I'm not going to pay her."
It is not easy being a domestic worker for an old man who thinks he has purchased your body and not just your cleaning services.
Roseline hadn't been paid for 5 mths and says the Dikas had her beaten up for asking for her salary. One month later she escaped. TIL paid for her ticket home.
Abigail had to wear trousers to bed to protect herself from Anis' nighttime visits. She says Capt Alaeddine knew about it and beat her up to make her stay.
Hadi and Nadine enslaved Florence then threatened her that they "have people in Africa" when she pursued her unpaid salary.