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The hidden victims of recession

By Simeon Kerr

Published: November 4 2009 22:29 | Last updated: November 4 2009 22:29

Dubai

Salim*, a 28-year-old Bangladeshi worker in Dubai, lives on the cusp of disaster. One false move and the four-year veteran of the city will be arrested, detained and, if he’s lucky, deported home to his family. The father of two lost his passport when the construction company for which he was working went bust. All attempts to retrieve the documents failed.

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