Organization Human Rights Watch believes that Football could return to ‘dark times’ for a concession Saudi Arabia at the 2034 World Cup. without a “transparent” process and warns FIFA that its “human rights policy” would be of no use if an Asian country finally organized one.
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FIFA confirmed on Tuesday that Saudi Arabia is the only candidate to hold the 2034 tournament after a process that lasted less than a month and during whichOnly the interest of the federations of Asia and Oceania was allowed. In the absence of closing formal aspects, everything indicates that asian country, about which there is accusations of non-compliance with human rights, organizes the event.
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“That FIFA awards the World Cup without any competition or transparent bidding and evaluation process. This takes us back to a dark time for football. wherein Qatar and the World Cup in Russia. V “a corruption process that ended with years of arrests”he pointed Minky Warden Director of Global Initiatives at Human Rights Watch PA Media.
The council doesn’t understand this there are still “more than 11 years” left until the celebration of this World Cup takes place “disappointed or abandoned all other federations who previously expressed interest in nominating a candidate to organize the World Cup.”
When announcing the candidates, FIFA stressed that its dialogue with Saudi Arabia will include ensuring compliance with it human rights obligationsBut Worden has low expectations.
The previous due diligence process for assessing candidates and addressing foreseeable human rights concerns was not perfect, but it existed. FIFA’s human rights policy will be worth less than the paper it’s printed on if Saudi Arabia’s bid goes to plan.
(according to information from Europe Press)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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