Pakistan – Death toll from ship explosion at Gadani continues to rise

The death toll from the horrific massacre of workers at the Gadani shipbreaking yards has risen to 29 workers, with possibly more than ten workers still listed as missing. This disaster has focused national attention to the conditions for workers in these workplaces. There have been numerous meetings and rallies by thousands of workers who are demanding justice for the dead and improvements to their pay and conditions.

The death toll from the horrific massacre of workers at the Gadani shipbreaking yards has risen to 29 workers, with possibly more than ten workers still listed as missing. This disaster has focused national attention to the conditions for workers in these workplaces. There have been numerous meetings and rallies by thousands of workers who are demanding justice for the dead and improvements to their pay and conditions.