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Worth noting that the preparation for the World Cup in Qatar has been hounded by accusations of using immigrant slave labor (withholding passports and wages so workers cannot leave). After what I read several years back, wouldn't be a terribly big surprise if something like this happens. I hope it doesn't though.The World Cup will be held in Qatar from November 20 to December 18. All eyes of the world will be on the Arabian Peninsula.
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Since their discovery in the 1930's, oil and gas have become the cornerstone of the Qatari economy, with more than 60% of its economy made up of the exploitation of these fields, which have provided the country with a steady growth.
Revealed: Qatar's World Cup 'slaves'
Exclusive: Abuse and exploitation of migrant workers preparing emirate for 2022
www.theguardian.com
Qatar’s migrant workers have faced exploitation and servitude. Now they're fighting for change.
Next year's men's soccer World Cup is shining a light on migrant deaths and human rights challenges for the vast migrant workforce in the region.
www.nbcnews.com