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Migrant worker dies while working at Qatar World Cup facility

A migrant worker has died while carrying out repairs at a World Cup facility in Qatar. Read More

QATAR 2022 – Migrant worker “abuses remain rife” ahead of World Cup

In its pre-tournament briefing on migrant workers' conditions, Amnesty International says "that abuses remain rife across the country" and is calling for FIFA and Qatar to go further in protecting workers from exploitation. Read More

‘Inherently unsafe’ work practices led to death

An inquest has heard that a construction worker died after he fell at a Qatar 2022 World Cup stadium building Read More

Qatar: more needed to protect workers

Qatari authorities are still not doing enough to protect migrant workers from the country's extreme heat and humidity. Read More

British man dies working on Qatar World Cup stadium

A British man has died after falling off a suspended platform while working on a World Cup stadium in Qatar. Read More

Amnesty accuses Qatar of abuse of migrant workers

Amnesty International has accused Qatar of abuse of migrant workers in a report detailing exploitation and abuse in over 90% of its workforce. Read More

Death toll of Indian migrant workers in Qatar revealed

Over 700 Indian migrant workers have died in Qatar since the country was awarded the World Cup in 2010, according to figures from the Indian embassy. Read More

Middle East – Increased focus on regulation and enforcement

I am a fan of Coventry City Football Club. There, it's out. We are not the most glamourous team. In fact, we barely have a team after years of under-performing and financial problems. Read More

Two dead in World Cup crane collapse

Two people have died after a crane collapsed onto the Sao Paulo stadium, which is due to host the opening game of the Brazil World Cup 2014. Read More



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