Amnesty International lashed out at FIFA for awarding Saudi Arabia the organisation of the 2034 men's soccer World Cup, saying the move would put lives at risk amid criticism of the country's human rights record on Wednesday.

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2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia puts lives at risk: rights groups

Amnesty have described the decision to award the 2034 tournament to the nation as ‘reckless’

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Amnesty International warns Saudi Arabia World Cup will put ‘many lives at risk’

FIFA's decision to award the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia puts many lives at risk and "marks a moment of great danger", Amnesty International and 20 other organisations warned on Wednesday.

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2034 FIFA World Cup In Saudi Arabia Puts Lives At Risk: Rights Groups

There was controversy over the choice of Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World Cup due to the country's human rights record.

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Saudi Arabia chosen to host 2034 World Cup, prompting backlash from rights groups

There is severe criticism from politics and human rights organizations of the World Cup award to Saudi Arabia. FIFA boss Infantino, on the other hand, is pretty satisfied.

Aus der Politik und von Menschenrechtsorganisationen kommt heftige Kritik an der WM-Vergabe an Saudi-Arabien. Fifa-Boss Infantino ist dagegen ziemlich zufrieden.

WM-Vergabe an Saudi-Arabien: „Ein von langer Hand inszeniertes Spiel“

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World Cup award to Saudi Arabia: “A game staged by a long hand”

Controversy Over FIFA's Decision to Award 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia  FIFA's decision to award the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia has drawn fierce criticism from international rights organizations. The decision is seen as a continuation of Saudi Arabia's push into sports and entertainment, aimed at improving its global reputation.Steve Cockburn from Amnesty International declared that the decision ignored Saudi Arabia's human rights violatio…

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Controversy Over FIFA's Decision to Award 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia | Sports-Games

Human rights groups have labelled Fifa's confirmation of Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host a 'reckless decision' that will put 'lives at risk'.

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Saudi Arabia confirmed as host of 2034 FIFA World Cup

The awarding of the World Cup to Saudi Arabia has alarmed NGOs, fan associations and politicians. But there is more to it than just criticism. "Moral lectures from our country are certainly not helpful," says the Union.

Die WM-Vergabe nach Saudi-Arabien alarmiert NGOs, Fanbündnisse und Politik. Doch es gibt nicht bloß Kritik. »Moralische Belehrungen aus unserem Land sind sicherlich nicht hilfreich«, heißt es aus der Union.

WM in Saudi-Arabien: »Die Entscheidung der Fifa wird viele Menschenleben gefährden«

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World Cup in Saudi Arabia: "Fifa's decision will endanger many lives"

FIFA's decision to award the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia puts the lives of construction workers at risk and "marks a moment of great danger", Amnesty International and 20 other organisations warned…

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FIFA’s ‘reckless’ decision brought immediate backlash with the governing body warned people ‘will die’.

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FIFA confirms controversial World Cup hosts: ‘Lives at risk’

Amnesty and Human Rights Watch point out that the Saudi hosting of the World Cup will put many lives at risk.

Amnesty og Human Rights Watch p�peger, at det saudiske VM-v�rtskab vil s�tte mange liv i fare.

Amnesty International warns Saudi Arabia World Cup will put ‘many lives at risk’

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