Four migrant workers reportedly burned alive in their car in attack in Italy
Summary
Four migrant farm workers, three from Afghanistan and one from Pakistan, were reportedly burned alive in a car in southern Italy. Two Pakistani men have been arrested for murder, and the attack highlights ongoing exploitation of migrant workers through illegal labor networks in Italy.Key Facts
- The incident happened at a petrol station in Calabria, Italy, and was recorded on a surveillance camera.
- The attackers poured liquid on the car and set it on fire while victims were trapped inside.
- One survivor, who suffered burns, escaped through the car’s trunk.
- The victims were reportedly forced to work without pay under threats of violence.
- Italy faces a problem with a criminal system called "caporalato," which illegally recruits and exploits farm workers.
- Italian officials and unions have condemned the attack and called for action against worker exploitation.
- The Italian government plans to increase farm inspections and issue 500,000 new work visas by 2028 to reduce illegal labor practices.
- Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has promised to fight the illegal gangmaster system following this and other recent worker deaths.
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