AFP/Hong Kong
Migrant worker groups in Hong Kong yesterday expressed anger over the alleged torture of an Indonesian maid after reports the police were not pursuing the case, which has renewed concerns over the abuse of domestic helpers.
Erwiana Sulistyaningsih reportedly returned to Indonesia on January 10 after she was allegedly abused and tortured by her employer over the course of eight months.
Local migrant worker groups said the 23-year-old remained in hospital in central Java, with her condition improving.
“We are very angry with the situation, it’s not our first case,” said Eni Lestari, chairperson at the International Migrants Alliance.
“This is just too much. We should question why Indonesians helpers are not even able to help themselves when they are abused,” she said.