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Ismailia Incident Highlights Child Labor in Egypt
A gruesome collision between two trucks in Ismailia resulted in devastating losses, killing 18 people and injuring 30 others. Most of the victims were children and irregular workers who were on their way to work on farms in the area. Investigations revealed that the accident was caused by a blowout of one truck's tire, which led to it losing control and crashing into the other vehicle. The incident sheds light on the issue of child labor in Egypt, where an estimated 1.3 million children are working, with 900,000 of them in hazardous environments, despite labor laws that prohibit the employment of children under the age of 15. Experts and relevant authorities link the rising phenomenon to economic and cultural factors, with weak oversight of the informal agricultural sector. Despite government efforts to tighten regulations, enforcement remains weak, increasing the risks and leading to tragic events.
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