International Business News: Amazon has repaid $1.9 million to over 700 contracted workers in Saudi Arabia as reimbursements for unlawful recruitment fees and other violations. The move comes after Amnesty International accused Amazon of abuses against workers in the Gulf kingdom. The reimbursements are seen as a vital step, but more needs to be done to provide justice and compensation to other workers who have already left the company or country.
Online retailer Amazon said Friday it had paid $1.9 million to more than 700 contracted workers in Saudi Arabia as reimbursements for unlawful recruitment fees, among other alleged violations. As a result, "Amazon paid $1.9 million in reimbursements to over 700 contracted workers", the statement added.
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