On the brink of the world’s grand football celebration, Qatar is caught in the consequences of human rights violations.
With only hours left until the start of the Qatar World Cup, criticism and pressure from various directions have not only not diminished but have intensified due to the consequences of human rights violations and the actions of the Qatari government.
Many prominent artists have refused to perform at the World Cup opening ceremony and have rejected the Qataris’ requests. Shakira, Dua Lipa, and Rod Stewart are just a few of the notable singers among these artists.
While political figures like Emmanuel Macron, who are concerned about political equations and relations with Qatar, have asked football fans to focus only on the sport and joy of the World Cup, many European citizens are either calling for a boycott of Qatar’s games or demanding serious pressure and a public protest against the situation of migrant workers and civil rights violations in Qatar.
The British Football Association has officially announced that they will seriously discuss inappropriate behavior with the Qataris. The Dutch national team, which has arrived in Qatar, has taken an interesting step by meeting with migrant workers to learn about their situation firsthand.