Qatar World Cup News: World Cup in Qatar has sparked protests, but why?

Qatar World Cup News: Norway, Germany and Netherlands footballers have protested Qatar’s treatment of migrant workers. A media report alleged that 6,500 migrant workers from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka had died in Qatar since 2010. Amnesty International sent a letter to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, calling on the world football’s governing body to use its leverage with the Qatari authorities.

FIFA says it will not be opening a case against the protests by Germany and Norway players. FIFA’s disciplinary code states players and federations can face disciplinary action in cases of “using a sports event for demonstrations of a non-sporting nature.” English manager Gareth Southgate said the English Football Association and Amnesty International have been in talks.

Norway, the Netherlands, and Germany were involved in protesting Qatar’s human rights record before their World Cup 2022 qualifiers. Over 6,500 migrant workers from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka have died since Qatar won the bid to host the tournament in 2010. There is a high possibility that many of those who died had been working on building for the 2022 World Cup.

Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International have said that if we go there, we can better promote the cause. Since construction began in 2014, there have been three work-related fatalities and 35 non-work-related deaths. The SC has investigated each case, learning lessons to avoid any repeats in the future.