The White House announced Monday it would send an official delegation to Qatar for the 2022 World Cup, despite the nation's alleged human rights abuses during construction.
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The tournament – scheduled to begin on November 20th – has come under increasing scrutiny from human rights groups for allegations regarding the host nation’s exploitation of migrant workers during construction of stadium infrastructure. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre speaks with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, in Washington.When questioned if the White House was contemplating not sending a delegation in an attempt to convey a message to the Qataris regarding their alleged migrant abuses, Jean-Pierre said it wasn’t being considered.
Qatar, which the United States Department of Justice concluded bribed FIFA officials for hosting rights, has experienced a turbulent path to the opening match.
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