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South Sudanese Worker Faces Danger in Drone Factory

11/6/2025

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Story summary

Adau, a 23-year-old from South Sudan, was recruited to work at the Alabuga Special Economic Zone with promises of logistics or hospitality but was assigned to a drone factory.
On April 2, 2024, a Ukrainian drone strike targeted her hostel, highlighting the danger of her placement.
She reported harsh conditions, chemical burns from painting drones, and pay far lower than promised.

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Story summary

Adau, a 23-year-old from South Sudan, was recruited to work at the Alabuga Special Economic Zone with promises of logistics or hospitality but was assigned to a drone factory.
On April 2, 2024, a Ukrainian drone strike targeted her hostel, highlighting the danger of her placement.
She reported harsh conditions, chemical burns from painting drones, and pay far lower than promised.