Published 2 years ago

Qatar conscripts civilians for World Cup security

Summary by Ground News

Qatar has called up hundreds of civilians - and summoned back diplomats from overseas - for mandatory military service. The conscripts are training to manage stadium security queues, frisk fans and detect alcohol, drugs or weapons concealed in ponytails, jacket linings or even fake bellies. The current group of civilians are on four months paid leave from their jobs at key Qatari institutions like state-owned QatarEnergy.

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The Independent

Qatar military drafts in civilians to provide security for World Cup

The conscripts are training to manage stadium security queues

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Exclusive: Qatar conscripts civilians for World Cup security

Qatar has called up hundreds of civilians, including diplomats summoned back from overseas, for mandatory military service operating security checkpoints at World Cup stadiums, according to a source and documents seen by Reuters.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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New York Post

Qatar conscripts civilians for World Cup security

Qatar has called up hundreds of civilians, including diplomats summoned back from overseas, for military service at World Cup security checkpoints.

2 years ago·New York, United States

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RTÉ

Qatar conscripts civilians for World Cup security roles

2 years ago·Ireland

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ESPN

Qatar conscripts civilians for security jobs at WC

Qatar has called up hundreds of civilians for mandatory military service at World Cup stadiums, according to a source and documents seen by Reuters.

2 years ago·United States

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The Straits Times

Football: Qatar conscripts civilians for World Cup security

DOHA - Qatar has called up hundreds of civilians, including diplomats summoned back from overseas, for mandatory military service operating security checkpoints at World Cup stadiums, according to a source and documents seen by Reuters. Read more at straitstimes.com.

2 years ago·Singapore

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