Over 1,000 domestic workers escape since 2026
The Ministry of Labor confirmed that more than a thousand domestic workers have reported fleeing since the beginning of 2026, and approximately 400 of them have been apprehended so far. These figures come within the framework of the government's efforts to regulate and rectify the situation of undocumented non-Jordanian workers, as the rectification period ended after nine days, with inspection and monitoring procedures ongoing. The minister explained that cases of escape are individual and increasingly frequent among certain nationalities, and that working through employment offices provides protection for workers against exploitation. Meanwhile, fleeing exposes them to risks and hinders their access to support platforms. Two inspection committees have been formed to follow up on these cases, along with awareness campaigns about the dangers of escape and its impact on workers' rights.
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