Friday, February 25, 2005

A common story, maid abuse - Gulf News

QUOTE. She ran away more than a month ago and sought assistance from the Sri Lankan Consulate in Dubai.

The woman came to the consulate with burn marks on her hands and legs.

Timely medical attention has almost cured her physically, but the mental scars remain. With a debt of 15,000 Sri Lankan rupees to be repaid back home, she is uncertain of her future.

"An investigation into her case was launched by us and a police complaint was also filed. When the issue of non-payment of salaries was taken up, her sponsor an Egyptian furnished a paper that had Parmeshwari's signature on it
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