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Companies linked with Qatar World Cup could face human rights claims
17/11/2022
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Shani Alexander
Shani Alexander, Senior Reporter

Companies involved in the construction of football stadiums and other infrastructure for the FIFA 2022 Word Cup in Qatar could find themselves facing legal action amid reports of ongoing abuse, mistreatment, and deaths of migrant workers in the Gulf state.

With the tournament set to kick off this Sunday, Qatar’s human rights record is under intense scrutiny, despite labour reform measures implemented by Doha.