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Reason
Christian Britschgi

Saudi Arabia's 'The Line' Violates Human Rights and Common Sense

It turns out that Saudi Arabia's The Line project is a massive violation of good urban design principles and human rights.

A growing chorus of workers, whistleblowers, and human rights organizations say that the ongoing construction of The Line—which is supposed to be a 100-mile-long skyscraper upon completion—has been marred by inhumane labor practices, worker deaths, and the forced eviction of thousands of nearby villagers.

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