Amnesty International has raised significant concerns over a report by AS&H Clifford Chance that assesses the human rights and labour implications of Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the FIFA World Cup in 2034. Amnesty conveyed that the law firm’s Independent Human Rights Context Analysis “wholly omits” critical risks regarding Saudi Arabia hosting the event. The report, commissioned by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, claims it examines the potential human rights impacts and potential benefits such as enhanced sports engagement and infrastructure development, but it also briefly notes potential negative effects on workers, local communities, and fans.
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