Qatar summons German envoy over World Cup rights criticism
2 years, 1 month ago

Qatar summons German envoy over World Cup rights criticism

The Hindu  

Qatar summoned the German ambassador on Friday over remarks by Germany's interior minister, who appeared to criticise the decision to award the World Cup to the Gulf Arab nation because of its human rights record. In comments carried by German broadcaster ARD on Thursday, Faeser said that the German government is convinced that the awarding of major sports events should be tied to observance of human rights and sustainability. ARD reported that, asked about the decision to send the World Cup to Qatar, she said that “there are criteria that have to be kept to, and then it would be better not to award to such states.” In an official statement issued on Friday, Faeser noted that “no World Cup takes place in a vacuum.” She added that with regard to future international sporting events, "we must ensure that their awarding and organisation is tied to human rights standards.” Qatar's Foreign Ministry said it summoned the ambassador to convey its “disappointment and complete rejection and condemnation” of Faeser's remarks. In a televised speech earlier this week, Qatar's ruling emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, said his country “has been subjected to an unprecedented campaign that no host country has ever faced," one that has included “fabrications and double standards.” Qatar has said much of the criticism of its treatment of migrant workers ignores reforms enacted in recent years that have been praised by the U.N. as well as major human rights groups.

History of this topic

Soccer-Saudi Arabia's human rights record under fire after World Cup bid win
1 week, 6 days ago
FIFA should pay workers harmed in building World Cup venues, its committee report says
Trending News
3 weeks, 4 days ago
Germany’s Kimmich says players not political experts before voting for FIFA World Cup 2034
1 month, 1 week ago
After hosting World Cup, Qatar praised by UN rights body for labor law reforms but urged to do more
1 month, 1 week ago
FIFA allows anti-discrimination armbands in upcoming Women's World Cup after standoff in Qatar
1 year, 5 months ago
FIFA bans ‘One Love’ rainbow armbands, introduces alternatives for Women’s World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago
FIFA allows anti-discrimination captain’s armbands at Women’s World Cup after standoff in Qatar
1 year, 5 months ago
Qatar World Cup workers suffered ‘human rights abuses’, new Amnesty report finds
1 year, 6 months ago
Don't burden athletes with political statements, Dutch King says
1 year, 7 months ago
Diplomatic victory for Qatar after FIFA World Cup 2022 success
2 years ago
Qatar’s billions get the picture they paid for
2 years ago
Lawmakers Rip FIFA For Threatening World Cup Players Over 'OneLove' Armbands
2 years ago
Everything wrong with the Qatar World Cup
2 years ago
FIFA World Cup: Player protests barely affect Qatar’s bilateral ties with participating nations
2 years ago
In pictures: Which political cause is allowed in World Cup stadiums? Fans see double standard
2 years ago
Virtue or Signalling? FIFA World Cup 2022 Protests Get Mixed Reaction
2 years ago
FIFA says rainbow items are allowed at World Cup stadiums
2 years ago
LGBTQ community can visit Qatar, but don't try to change us: Minister
2 years ago
FIFA World Cup 2022: Rainbow-coloured items ‘allowed’ at Qatar venues
2 years ago
World Cup Qatar 2022: Dress code and five things banned for fans
2 years ago
Analysis: As Qatar World Cup unfolds, planet keeps spinning
2 years ago
Rainbow Struggle Plays Out On Sidelines Of World Cup In Anti-LGBTQ Qatar
2 years ago
Rainbow struggle playing out on sidelines of World Cup
2 years ago
FIFA World Cup: England fans face stadium ban over crusader costumes in Qatar
2 years ago
Qatar World Cup officials interrupt live broadcast and order TV crew to leave
2 years, 1 month ago
FIFA World Cup 2022: Qataris Wear Pro-Palestinian Armbands Amid 'OneLove' Row
2 years, 1 month ago
FIFA World Cup: Sports minister urges France to learn from Germany and speak up in One Love armband row
2 years, 1 month ago
Germany players cover mouths at World Cup in FIFA protest
2 years, 1 month ago
Fifa criticised for letting Qatar ‘run the show’ over LGBTQ+ protest threats
2 years, 1 month ago
German Vice Chancellor on wearing 'OneLove' armband at FIFA World Cup: Opportunity is there
2 years, 1 month ago
WORLD CUP 2022 | Rainbow symbols face pushback at the World Cup despite FIFA promises
2 years, 1 month ago
Germany players cover mouths over ‘OneLove’ armband controversy
2 years, 1 month ago
World Cup: German players protest FIFA rainbow ban, call human rights nonnegotiable
2 years, 1 month ago
FIFA World Cup 2022: German football federation to take action on 'OneLove' armband ban
2 years, 1 month ago
Top US diplomat criticizes FIFA armband threat at World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago
World Cup: Reporter Grant Wahl refused entry to stadium in Qatar over rainbow t-shirt
2 years, 1 month ago
England will not wear OneLove rainbow armband against Iran after Fifa sanction threat
2 years, 1 month ago
FIFA World Cup: Captains to not wear ‘OneLove’ armband in Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago
England’s Harry Kane and several other European captains told not to wear ‘OneLove’ armband at World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago
Seven European teams ditch ‘OneLove’ armband World Cup plan
2 years, 1 month ago
Qatar World Cup opens with message of inclusivity amid backdrop of controversy
2 years, 1 month ago
'I Feel Qatari': FIFA Head Rips Europe For Qatar Human Rights Uproar In Bizarre Speech
2 years, 1 month ago
The Stars Who Laundered This World Cup’s Abuses
2 years, 1 month ago
DC Edit | Does Qatar deserve this Cup?
2 years, 1 month ago
World Cup draws attention to equal rights, including attire
2 years, 1 month ago
Emmanuel Macron says FIFA World Cup in Qatar ‘should not be politicised’
2 years, 1 month ago
Qatar World Cup draws attention to equal rights, including attire
2 years, 1 month ago
'Can Agree or Disagree With Their Ideas But Have to Show Respect': Hugo Lloris to Not Wear Rainbow Armband in Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago
Lloris suggests he will not wear rainbow armband in Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago
Rights group: Labor abuses widespread at World Cup stadiums
2 years, 1 month ago

Discover Related