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FIFTY-TWO expatriates have been deported from Bahrain over the past week as part of a major campaign aimed at cracking down on undocumented workers.
According to a Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) statement yesterday, a total of 1,899 inspection visits and 28 joint campaigns were conducted from November 2 to 8, resulting in the identification of 17 irregular workers.
The joint campaigns were held in co-ordination with the Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs, the respective governorate’s Police Directorate, General Directorate of Verdict Enforcement and Alternative Sentencing, the General Directorate of Crime Detection and Forensic Evidence.
Other government agencies involved in the recent joint campaigns included the Industry and Commerce Ministry, the Social Insurance Organisation and the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority.
Most of the joint inspections were focused in the Capital Governorate with 14, followed by the Southern Governorate (six), Muharraq Governorate (five) and Northern Governorate (three).
Since January last year, a total of 106,818 inspection visits and 1,509 joint campaigns have been conducted, resulting in 3,514 detentions and the deportation of 11,541 irregular workers.
The LMRA affirmed that it will continue to intensify inspection campaigns across the nation in co-ordination with the relevant entities.
It also reiterated its commitment to address any violations or practices that negatively affect the stability and competitiveness of the labour market or harm the economic and social security of the country.
People have been urged to support the efforts of the government agencies in addressing illegal labour practices by reporting violations via the electronic form on the LMRA website, www.lmra.gov.bh, by calling the authority’s call centre on 17506055 or via the government’s suggestions and complaints system, Tawasul.
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