FIFA Pressured to Enforce Human Rights Standards for Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup Bid
Legal experts demand FIFA address Saudi Arabia's human rights violations before confirming the kingdom as the 2034 World Cup host.
- A 22-page legal document urges FIFA to scrutinize Saudi Arabia's human rights record.
- The submission highlights violations including political imprisonment, women's rights, and freedom of expression.
- Experts propose an independent monitoring body to ensure compliance with international standards.
- Saudi Arabia is the sole bidder for the 2034 World Cup, with a formal decision expected in December.
- FIFA's 2017 human rights policy is cited as a basis for the demands.
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