Sector

Union Secretary-General Testifies in Court After Violent Attack by Colleagues in Nigeria’s Petroleum Sector

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Abuja, Nigeria — A violent altercation at the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers’ (NUPENG) headquarters has escalated into a court case involving allegations of attempted murder against union leaders. In a shocking revelation, NUPeng’s Secretary-General Afolabi Olawale accused thirteen members of the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) Branch of orchestrating an attack that … Read more

Terrorist Attack in Afghanistan Threatens Tourism Sector Future

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Bamiyan, Afghanistan – The recent attack claimed by the Islamic State group that tragically took the lives of foreign tourists in central Afghanistan has cast a dark shadow over the country’s emergent tourism industry. The incident, which resulted in the deaths of six people, including three Spanish tourists, has left the tourism sector vulnerable to … Read more

Workers in India’s Informal Sector Face Week Highlighting Need for Safety Reforms and Protections

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Hyderabad, India – A series of tragic incidents have unfolded in India’s informal sector, shedding light on the unsafe working conditions faced by migrant contractual workers across various states. From toxic gas exposure in Hyderabad to fatal accidents at construction sites in Chhattisgarh, the recent week has seen multiple lives lost due to inadequate safety … Read more