Alem Dechasa’s choice: an impossible decision and a lonely death
Alem Dechasa left Ethiopia in January to work as a maid in Lebanon
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When Suicide is the Only Escape
A revolution is needed to push the Lebanese government’s hand to make the requisite reforms to its labour laws.
Sudanese in Lebanon: A Journey of False Hope
“If you try it once, you will not do it again” states Tayyeb. “
L’affaire Alem Dechasa, ou le malaise de la culture socio-politique au Liban
Désormais, nous connaissons tous la tragique histoire, et fin d’histoire, de la jeune femme d’origine éthiopienne
UN expert urges Lebanon to investigate suicide of migrant domestic worker
A United Nations independent expert today urged Lebanon to investigate the death of an Ethiopian migrant domestic worker who committed suicide days after being abused in the capital city of Beirut.
Global Response to Alem’s Suicide
Solidarity with Alem Dechasa’s plight has continued to grow since the Ethiopian maid’s suicide nearly two weeks ago.
الادعاء على من ضرب عاليم
ادعت النيابة العامة في بيروت على اللبناني الذي قام بضرب العاملة الإثيوبية عاليم ديسيسا، بجنحة المساهمة في التسبب بالانتحار. وقد أحيل أمام المحكمة الجزائية المختصة. وكانت صور المدعى عليه قد ظهرت في الشريط الذي عرضته «المؤسسة اللبنانية للإرسال».
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