YANGON: Riot police rushed to the scene of clashes at a strike-hit Myanmar garment factory after protesting workers say dozens were injured when they were attacked by a mob of “hired thugs”.
The predominantly female workers started picketing the Chinese-owned Fu Yuen Garment Co. Ltd factory in Yangon nearly two months ago over alleged poor conditions and mistreatment, in a country that is becoming Asia’s latest hub for low-cost clothing.
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