The decision to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup in Saudi Arabia has sparked criticism due to ongoing human rights violations in the country. Human rights lawyer Taha al-Haji, currently living in exile in Germany, highlights the alarming rise in executions and the exploitation of migrant workers. Amnesty International echoes these concerns, noting unfair trials and coerced confessions. Critics, including Katja Müller-Fahlbusch, argue that despite reforms promoted by Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, the human rights situation has worsened, casting doubt on whether conditions will improve before the tournament.

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