Amnesty International (AI) says FIFA and Qatar government are yet to establish 'an effective and accessible scheme' of justice for migrant security workers exploited at the 2022 FIFA World Cup
Amnesty International says FIFA and Qatar government are yet to establish “an effective and accessible scheme” of justice for migrant security workers exploited at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
“At the end of their temporary contracts, workers said they had no option but to return home, effectively denying them recourse to any remedy or compensation,” Amnesty said.“For its research, Amnesty International spoke to 22 men from Nepal, Kenya and Ghana, who were among thousands of migrant workers employed on short-term contracts by Teyseer.
“All of the workers interviewed said that the Teyseer’s representatives, or recruitment agents who supplied the company, made false promises such as suggesting that they could take up more senior roles and earn an extra US$275 a month, or stay and work in Qatar beyond the three-month contract period, or earn potential bonuses. Once in Qatar, however, nothing materialised.
Amnesty added that the workers protested the exploitation. However, they allegedly received threats instead of compensation.“Some told Amnesty International they reported their treatment on the World Cup Grievances Hotline in November but that no action was taken. One worker said a manager threatened to fire him and others in retaliation for complaining and warned them not to report issues again,” the statement reads.
“According to some of those interviewed, Teyseer representatives threatened unspecified “action” if the men failed to leave Qatar on flights arranged by the company or were told they would have to pay for a new air ticket. The men said hundreds had to leave Qatar without compensation.”
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