Ten Moroccan farm workers have stood up against sexual assaults they have been subjected to while working in strawberry fields in Huelva. Betrayed by a Spanish Trade Union, that supported them since the beginning of their coming out, these women denounce the neglect of the Moroccan authorities.
Ten Moroccan farm workers have filed a complaint against SAT, the trade union that has been housing them since they left the farm where they were allegedly sexually abused. The women accuse the union of taking advantage of their situation.
Moroccan farm workers in Huelva, who have accused their bosses of allegedly abusing them, have referred to a case of human trafficking, allegedly carried out with the help of the Spanish authorities.
Moroccan farm workers in Huelva are seeking the help of Spain’s national court, after refusing to attend hearings held in two local courts in the southern province. Currently the high institution is studying their request.
Spanish farm owners in Huelva have submitted a document to the Ministry for migration slamming the Moroccan authorities for the failures of this season. They have even urged Pedro Sanchez’ cabinet to consider new countries for next year’s season.
Keeping up with the situation of Moroccan strawberry pickers in Huelva, the Moroccan Ministry of Employment finally sheds light on one case alleging sexual abuse. The move, however, comes after the department denied on several occasions the existence of one.
It has been a few weeks that a scandal erupted in Southern Spain, revealing shocking accounts of Moroccan strawberry pickers allegedly abused by their bosses. Keeping up with the situation in Huelva since May, Yabiladi spoke to the Andalusia Workers Syndicate (SAT).
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