ROMA – The products of Originally Maydian incense manufacturing company based in the self-proclaimed Republic of Somaliland, will be confiscated at US ports under sanctions issued by the Washington government for suspected use of forced labor. You learn it from Africa and Business, the monthly magazine on the continent of the future directed by Massimo Zaurrini. The agents of Us Customs and Border Protection (CBP), according to the UPI agency, have declared that incense and its derivatives will be detained at US ports of entry until further notice.
Intimidation and physical violence against workers. The charges are based on an investigation conducted by CBP, which found abusive practices, including intimidation, physical violence, withholding of wages and unsafe working conditions. “Trading in goods produced with forced labor is in direct opposition to American values,” said Troy Miller, a CBP official. We pursue measures to hold unscrupulous companies and importers accountable.”
The testimonies collected. An investigation by The Fuller Project e The Guardian has collected testimonies from former employees, especially women, who accuse Originally Maydi to underpay staff and force them to operate in difficult conditions, aggravated by the lack of drinking water and adequate sanitation. Some women have also reported sexual harassment by owner Barkhad Hassan, who denies any wrongdoing.
Asli Maydi has denied all charges against her. The disputes with Originally Maydi they pushed the American doTerraproducer of essential oils, to terminate the supply contract with the Somali company. In retaliation, Originally Maydi would have taken control of a health facility belonging to doTerraforcing patients and staff to abandon it. The company said it had taken legal action to transfer management of the hospital to Somaliland’s Ministry of Health. Asli Maydi owner Barkhad Hassan has denied all charges against him.
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