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Kenyan Domestic Worker Sentenced to 100 Lashes in Saudi Arabia

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A Kenyan domestic worker has been sentenced to 100 lashes by a court in Saudi Arabia.

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Human rights advocates say the ruling underlines persistent legal risks facing foreign domestic staff.

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The case threatens to increase diplomatic friction between East African nations and Gulf states.

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Campaigners are calling on the UK government to raise worker protections during ongoing Gulf trade negotiations.

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