Article: LABOR CAMPS UNDER SCRUTINY

According to "Bahrain Tribune", calls for a stricter watch on all labor camps and worker accommodation have been renewed even as an inspection drive of labor camps across the country is being carried out by the Ministry of Labor. The minister, Dr Majeed bin Mohsin Al Alawi, accompanied the Prime Minister who visited the site of the fire yesterday and check on relief operations. Ministry safety officials could not be reached for comment yesterday but such officials had only last week said companies with cramped accommodation had already been issued warnings to reduce crowding in labor camps and other labor accommodation. Inspection heads also said a few camps were ordered closed or given ...

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