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The man who was jailed after working on Qatar’s World Cup

Miguel Delaney explores the case of Abdullah Ibhais, who was imprisoned after offering advice on payment issues at a labour camp in Al Shahaniya

The Independent UK

Worker dies after fall at World Cup stadium in Qatar

World Cup organizers say a security guard died after suffering a fall at a World Cup stadium in Qatar

The Independent UK

World Cup security guard dies after fall at Lusail Stadium, say organisers

Kenyan John Njau Kibue, 24, died at Lusail Stadium on Saturday after falling from the venue’s eighth floor

The Independent UK

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World Cup security worker in intensive care after fall from 'significant height' at Doha stadium

Qatar's Supreme Committee responsible for the organising of the 2022 tournament said an urgent investigation is taking place into the 'circumstances leading to the fall'.

Daily Record

Qatar World Cup whistleblower was tortured, claims family

A Qatari whistleblower who raised concern about the treatment of workers at World Cup stadiums was tortured, according to his family

The Guardian - UK

Qatar World Cup: Fifa accused of being ‘complicit’ in ‘human rights travesty’

The family of World Cup whistleblower Abdullah Ibhais has called on the governing body to use its leverage to push for a fair trial

The Independent UK

World Cup 2022: Qatar reportedly refunds fans for sub-standard accommodation

Qatar’s Supreme Committee has conceded that some accommodation options “have not met the required standards that were advertised to fans”.

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Qatar says ‘between 400 and 500’ worker deaths are related to World Cup

The comment by Hassan al-Thawadi, the secretary-general of Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, threatened to reinvigorate criticism by human rights groups over the toll of hosting the Middle East’s first World Cup.

Chicago Sun-Times

Top Qatari official puts worker deaths for World Cup ‘between 400 and 500’

A top Qatari official involved in the country's World Cup organization has put the number of worker deaths for the tournament “between 400 and 500” for the first time, a drastically higher number than any other previously offered by Doha.

France 24

Qatar says worker deaths for World Cup 'between 400 and 500'

A top Qatari official involved in preparing his country’s hosting of the World Cup has put the number of worker deaths for the tournament “between 400 and 500” for the first time

The Independent UK

Qatar World Cup chief accuses Jurgen Klinsmann of racism and slams Gary Lineker

Hassan Al Thawadi, secretary general of the Supreme Committee, said that Jurgen Klinsmann's criticism of Iran's footballing "culture" was "racist" before turning his ire on BBC "agendas" against Qatar as tournament hosts

Daily Mirror

From robot VARs to air-cooling: nine things to look out for at Qatar 2022

A look at some of the unusual, innovative and less palatable features of the coming World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Qatar World Cup ambassador calls homosexuality "damage in the mind" during stopped interview

Organisers for the Qatar World Cup have continually claimed LGBTQ+ fans will be respected in the country, but an ambassador as given a different impression on the eve of the tournament

Daily Mirror

Qatar 2022: A World Cup plagued by controversy from the start

Qatar was the surprise choice to host the finals back in 2010

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The Guardian - UK

Fears raised for Qataris if they support LGBTQ+ rights during World Cup

Residents of Qatar face the risk of persecution if they show their support for LGBTQ+ rights during the World Cup, Human Rights Watch has warned

The Independent UK

Protecting Qatar’s migrant workers must not stop when World Cup ends, warns Amnesty

The tournament kicks off in exactly a month’s time

Reuters

Soccer-World Cup has helped Qatar strengthen worker rights, says organiser

Qatar acknowledges there are gaps in its labour system but the World Cup has allowed the country to make progress on issues related to worker rights, Mahmoud Qutub, a member of the tournament's organising committee, said on Thursday.

The Independent UK

World Cup travel survival kit: Everything you need to know about Qatar 2022

On the eve of the tournament, Simon Calder reports on the latest state of travel play

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The Guardian - UK

Qatar fails to offer World Cup safety guarantees to LGBTQ+ fans

Qatar’s Supreme Committee in charge of organising the World Cup has failed to answer direct questions relating LGBTQ+ fans and their concerns

Evening Standard

Qatar World Cup: Security workers subject to ‘forced labour’ reveals damning report from Amnesty International

Amnesty International have criticised Fifa for “failing to put in place adequate processes” to prevent the abuse

The Independent UK

Fifa criticised after damning new report of labour abuses in Qatar ahead of World Cup

A new Amnesty International report has hit out at Fifa for failing ‘to put in place adequate processes’ to prevent the problems

Daily Mirror

LGBT+ fan groups from around the world join forces to condemn Qatar World Cup

The draw for the Qatar World Cup took place on Friday, but concerns have been raised from eight LGBT+ fan groups about the safety of members of the community travelling to the tournament

The Independent UK

‘Not acceptable’ for Qatar officials to confiscate rainbow flags at World Cup

A senior security official in Qatar reportedly said rainbow flags could be taken off supporters for their own protection.

The Guardian - UK

Concerns raised over possible risk for LGBTQ+ people at Qatar World Cup

Measures to ensure the safety of LGBTQ+ people in Qatar remain inadequate with less than eight months to go to the World Cup, groups supporting the community have said

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