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November 18, 2022

World Cup Kicks Off in Shadow of Qatar's Human Rights, Labor Abuses
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The FIFA World Cup soccer tournament opens in Qatar on Sunday as human
rights advocates condemn serious labor and human rights abuses against
migrant workers who built stadiums and other infrastructure in
preparation for Qatar to host one of the most anticipated international
sports tournaments. Rights groups report thousands of migrant workers,
from countries including India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri
Lanka, have died in the dozen years since Qatar won the right to host
this year's World Cup. Qatar has also deported migrant workers who've
denounced wage theft. 


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