Massive Promises, Empty Fields: The multi-billion-dollar unsuccessful Saudi project in Ethiopia
“The company treated local workers as disposable labour, forcing us to clear dense vegetation and work in muddy irrigation canals without safety boots, gloves, or any protective equipment,” said a former mechanical operator who worked at Saudi Star’s Alwero site.
Furthermore, the employment structure of Saudi Star reveals a reliance on short-term casual contracts that offer no long-term financial security or health coverage for the local workforce.
Promoted as a crown jewel of the King Abdullah Initiative for Saudi Agricultural Investment Abroad, Saudi Star Agricultural Development Plc acquired a massive land portfolio spanning 14,020 hectares across the Gambella and Benishangul-Gumuz regions.
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