I was jailed for speaking out about the treatment of workers at the Qatar World Cup. I am still being punished | Abdullah Ibhais
This investigation examines allegations related to migrant labor exploitation & kafala system. The available public evidence shows Systemic wage theft against migrant workers, Inhumane living and working conditions for stadium laborers, and Retaliatory detention and suppression of whistleblowers. Qatar or relevant parties have not issued a documented public response at the time of writing. The primary sources are reporting by Abdullah Ibhais.
- Systemic wage theft against migrant workers
- Inhumane living and working conditions for stadium laborers
- Retaliatory detention and suppression of whistleblowers
- Lack of human rights compliance during World Cup preparations
According to Abdullah Ibhais, he has faced significant persecution, including three years of imprisonment and the loss of his passport, for speaking out about the treatment of migrant workers during the Qatar World Cup. Ibhais describes witnessing extreme human rights abuses in Al-Shahaniyah, where workers responsible for building World Cup stadiums were subjected to unpaid labor for months at a time, receiving meager salaries that failed to cover basic necessities like food and water. Despite the immense wealth of Qatar, he alleges these workers existed in deplorable conditions. Ibhais asserts that he continues to face ongoing punishment for his activism, emphasizing that his experience is part of a broader pattern of suppression against those who document or challenge the treatment of foreign labor in the country.
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Attribution: The above summary is based on reporting originally published by Abdullah Ibhais. All allegations and claims should be verified against the original source. Qatar Exposed does not make independent factual claims.
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