Thomas the Ghanaian construction worker is standing on an expressway in the industrial area of ​​Doha, where Qatar is little more than sun, dust and disgrace, gazing wearily at a branch office of the Ministry of Labor. He says: "Today we will not be sent away again." He says: "Today you have to make a decision." He says: "That is our right."

He encourages himself because nothing is given to him here in Qatar, let alone courage. Here in Qatar, it has to be said, Thomas is robbed.

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