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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
World
Beril Naz Hassan

World Cup 2022: Where is Qatar and how did it become an independent nation?

Qatar, formally known as the State of Qatar, has been making headlines as the much-criticised host of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

From slavery allegations and the illegality of homosexuality, to the implications of the country’s religious laws and the nation’s disregard for sustainable practices, people across the globe have been protesting Qatar for a long list of reasons.

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