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Why Qatar is a controversial host for the World Cup

FIFA's choice of Qatar to host the World Cup has long been marred by criticism over human rights abuses, the safety of migrant workers and the logistics of holding a soccer tournament in desert heat.

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UN Calls to Investigate Hunger Strike of 70 Libyan Inmates

Several human rights groups and families of inmates said that around 70 inmates at Mitiga Central Prison in Tripoli have been on a hunger strike for around a month in objection to the ill-treatment. Some family members told Asharq Al-Awsat that they have been banned from visiting their relatives at…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Imprisoned Russian activist honored with human rights award

An imprisoned Russian opposition activist who was honored by a human rights advocacy group dedicated his award to the thousands of people who have been arrested or detained in Russia for protesting President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

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New Zealand's Ardern says she will bring up rights, tensions with China

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said she will broach concerns about China's human rights record and geostrategic tension when she meets its president on Friday.

Reuters

City of London ‘concerned about Bill of Rights’ impact on businesses’

The Bill of Rights will return to Parliament ‘sooner rather than later’, with a date still to be officially confirmed.

The Independent UK

Australia facing questions at the UN about 'horrific' issues and 'significant concerns'

The United Nations grills Australia over its treatment of people in youth and immigration detention, describing the over-representation of Aboriginal people in detention as "horrific".

ABC News

Gareth Southgate says England are ‘not going to duck questions on human rights’

Leicester midfielder James Maddison was the first player to face the media and was asked about LGBTQ+ rights.

The Independent UK

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Explainer: Why is the Qatar FIFA World Cup so controversial?

The 2022 men’s FIFA World Cup, starting on Monday, promises to add to Qatar’s status as the Middle East’s sporting hub.

The New Daily

Why is the Qatar FIFA World Cup so controversial?

The 2022 men’s FIFA World Cup, starting on Monday, promises to add to Qatar’s status as the Middle East’s sporting hub and a burgeoning global power in the business of sport.

The Conversation

Deciding whether to go World Cup in Qatar was 'genuinely challenging decision'

Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford vowed to raise human rights when he attends the sporting showpiece to cheer on Wales against the USA in their tournament opener next week

Daily Mirror

'I thought I was going to die': Abuses widespread in Ukraine

As violence escalates in Ukraine, human rights abuses have become widespread

The Independent UK

Should fans boycott this World Cup? Our readers debate a moral quandary

While most supporters do not want Qatar as hosts, would a boycott achieve anything and is it hypocritical?

The Guardian - UK

Female migrant workers speak out about harassment in Qatar’s World Cup hotels

Globally, women hospitality workers are vulnerable to abuse, with sporting events linked to increased risk. We spoke to five women about their experiences in Qatar’s hotels

The Guardian - UK

Welsh rapper pens alternative World Cup song taking on Qatar's record of human rights abuses

Rapper Triple S created 'Qualified' dedicated to Wales qualifying and to raise awareness about human rights issues in Qatar

Wales Online

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Al Jazeera

Children among dead as Iran sees large protests, strikes

Authorities in Iran deal with a three-day surge in protests as the West ramps up pressure over human rights concerns.

Daily Mirror

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino labelled "deluded" after controversial World Cup 2022 comments

FIFA president Gianni Infantino wrote to all 32 nations competing at the World Cup in Qatar to urge them to focus on football - and he has received a damning response

Liverpool Echo

Camp and Furnace refuses to show World Cup matches

The venue said it "cannot in good conscience promote the event"

The Independent UK

Kick It Out chief slams ‘deluded’ Fifa president Gianni Infantino over World Cup stance

Infantino wrote to all 32 competing nations earlier this month urging them to focus on the on-field action

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The Independent UK

Gianni Infantino deluded to expect silence on Qatar issues – Kick It Out chief

Infantino has called on the 32 competing World Cup nations to focus on football rather than political matters

Al Jazeera

Australia’s modern slavery law not working, report says

Coalition of rights groups and academics calls on the government to strengthen anti-slavery legislation.

The Independent UK

Everything wrong with the Qatar World Cup

From the deaths of migrant workers and discriminative LGBTQ laws to exploitation and corruption, Miguel Delaney reports on the true cost of the World Cup

Leeds Live

Leeds city centre bar Belgrave cancels football World Cup screenings over Qatar human rights

As the World Cup is hosted in Qatar, Belgrave believe that showing the games would not support all communities in Leeds

Irish Mirror

Ryan Tubridy 'kind of glad' Ireland haven't qualified for World Cup in Qatar

The World Cup kicks off on Sunday, with hosts Qatar facing Ecuador in the opening match of the tournament

Dublin Live

Daniel Kinahan believed to be taking refuge in controversial World Cup host country Qatar

The state has been criticised for its human rights abuses – and now it is suspected of harbouring one of the world’s most infamous criminals

The Independent UK

Scotland ‘first country in world’ to publish biometrics code of practice

The new code sets out how biometric data can be acquired, retained, used and destroyed for criminal justice and policing purposes.

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