SerbiaThe article reports on the plight of foreign workers in Serbia who have fallen into debt bondage and street homelessness after being exploited by employment agencies. A family in Banat, near Zrenjanin, has opened their home to five such individuals, including a worker from Egypt named Omar Lofti, who was tricked into taking out a loan to obtain a work permit. The workers describe working under exploitative conditions, facing physical abuse, and being forced to work excessive hours due to the threat of debt collection. The group claims that the system has allowed human trafficking to flourish, with some cases involving passport confiscation and illegal visa sales. Despite numerous complaints, only one agency has been shut down, and the workers remain without legal protection or support.
Procjena pristranosti (Lijevo): The article frames the exploitation of migrant workers as a systemic issue rooted in corruption and lack of state accountability. It highlights the role of political actors (such as the 'green' party mentioned) in enabling illegal practices like visa selling and debt bondage. The tone emphasizes the
