Summary
Four Ethiopian community groups in Lebanon Thursday called on Ethiopia's prime minister to investigate the alleged inaction and complicity of the country's consulate in Lebanon in the abuse of Ethiopian domestic workers.
The letter was signed by Mesewat, an organization that provides financial and legal support and shelter for migrant workers in Lebanon, in addition to Egnalegna Besidet, 50 Lomi and Fikat le Ethiopia.
Ethiopia's top diplomat in Lebanon, Mohammed Berihu, could not be reached for comment.
Rights groups have repeatedly called out the extensive range of abuse that migrant domestic workers are subjected to in Lebanon because they are not covered by the country's labor code.
Between one and two migrant workers are estimated to die each week in Lebanon, many from suicide or during botched escape attempts.
...