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Monday, Jul 28, 2008

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait (AFP)–Riot policemen wielding batons Monday broke up a demonstration in Kuwait by Bangladeshi workers and made several arrests among the protesters, who were demanding a pay rise and improved living conditions.

The incident occurred in Jelib al-Shuyukh, northwest of Kuwait City, scene of one of two protests near the capital involving hundreds of Bangladeshis.

The second demonstration took place in Mahbulah, south of Kuwait City, witnesses said, without specifying if there had been any police intervention.

In May, the Kuwaiti Interior Ministry warned that it would deport foreigners who instigate gatherings and strikes, and would arrest and prosecute the participants.

About 200,000 Bangladeshis work in Kuwait, mostly as cleaners and in other low-paid jobs.

Hundreds have gone on strike in recent months complaining of non-payment of salaries or delays in obtaining their wages as well as inhuman working conditions.

They have also charged that they are receiving half of the $200 monthly salary promised them in Bangladesh before arriving in Kuwait.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

28-07-08 1303GMT

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http://www.metimes.com/Politics/2008/07/28/kuwait_police_break_up_demo_by_asian_workers/afp/

http://www.kuwaittimes.net/read_news.php?newsid=MTAzODA5MjM4Mg

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