Qatar detains dozens of workers protesting over late pay before World Cup

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Qatar recently arrested at least 60 foreign workers who protested after going months without pay, and deported some of them, an advocacy group has said three months before Doha hosts the 2022 World Cup.

Qatar faces intense international scrutiny over its labour practices ahead of the tournament. Like other Gulf Arab nations, Qatar heavily relies on foreign labour, and the workers’ protest a week ago — and Qatar’s reaction to it — could further fuel the concern.