James Lynch, co-director of FairSquare, criticized the report as 'shockingly poor', highlighting that it has removed critical obstacles to awarding the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia.
Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, along with other rights organizations, condemned the AS&H Clifford Chance report for ignoring the extensive abuses faced by migrant workers and failing to address key human rights implications.
Martha Waithira, an ex-domestic worker in Saudi Arabia, warned that numerous migrants arriving for World Cup preparations are vulnerable to extreme exploitation and even death due to poor protections.
Critics pointed out that the report largely overlooked the realities faced by migrant workers in Saudi Arabia, who endure wage theft, false contracts, and other abuses while essential for the World Cup's infrastructure.
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