Four migrant workers are burned alive in their car in Italy
Four migrant workers were allegedly burned alive in their car at a petrol station in Calabria, Italy, highlighting the exploitation of foreign farm laborers. The incident has drawn attention to the criminal system known as caporalato, which facilitates the abuse of migrant workers. Italian officials, including the prime minister, have pledged to address these issues and improve conditions for vulnerable workers.
- ▪The victims included three Afghans and one Pakistani, who were attacked at a petrol station.
- ▪Two Pakistani nationals have been arrested on charges of aggravated murder in connection with the incident.
- ▪The survivor reported that the victims were threatened and forced to work without pay under a gangmaster system.
- ▪Italian bishops have called for a revolt against the exploitation of migrant workers, describing the murders as a crisis of humanity.
- ▪The Italian government plans to issue 500,000 new work visas for non-EU nationals by 2028 to address labor shortages.
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Migrants harvest tomatoes near Foggia, southern Italy. A leading bishop says the country’s exploitation of farm workers from abroad ‘shakes faith in humanity’. Photograph: Dino Fracchia/AlamyView image in fullscreenMigrants harvest tomatoes near Foggia, southern Italy. A leading bishop says the country’s exploitation of farm workers from abroad ‘shakes faith in humanity’. Photograph: Dino Fracchia/AlamyItalyFour migrant workers are burned alive in their car in ItalyPetrol station attack throws spotlight on widespread exploitation of foreign farm labourersAngela Giuffrida in RomeWed 3 Jun 2026 08.18 EDTLast modified on Wed 3 Jun 2026 08.19 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe exploitation of farm workers in Italy has come under the spotlight again after four men – three Afghans and one…
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