Human Rights Groups Warn of Migrant Worker Deaths Ahead of Saudi World Cup

Reports reveal increasing deaths among migrant workers in Saudi Arabia, citing labor abuses and lack of safety measures as the country prepares for the 2034 World Cup.

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Human rights organizations Human Rights Watch and FairSquare report a surge in preventable deaths among migrant workers in Saudi Arabia, excoriating the government for misreporting deaths and withholding compensation from victims' families. Many workers, primarily from South Asian countries, face hazardous working conditions as the country advances costly infrastructure projects for the 2034 World Cup. Rights groups argue that the lack of oversight and proper labor rights protections may lead to thousands more avoidable fatalities. FIFA's commitment to worker welfare is questioned amid concerns over ongoing abuses, as the kingdom's construction demands escalate.

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Both Human Rights Watch and FairSquare have reported that preventable deaths among migrant workers in Saudi Arabia are linked to the country's push for massive infrastructure projects, including the 2034 World Cup. These deaths are reportedly misclassified, complicating the investigation and compensation process for families who lose loved ones in these tragedies.
Human rights groups emphasize a lack of basic labor protections and oversight, suggesting an urgent need for reform on the part of both Saudi authorities and FIFA to ensure the safety of migrant workers.
As preparations for the World Cup progress, concerns over the treatment of migrant workers are amplified, with rights organizations warning of a potential surge in deaths among laborers without adequate protections.

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