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World Cup security conditions plagued with shortcomings, vulnerabilities, and rights violations

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World Cup security conditions plagued with shortcomings, vulnerabilities

November 21, 2022Ken Showers, Managing Editor

DOHA, Qatar – Today marks the opening of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, a first for the small Middle Eastern country, however the security conditions in place for one of the world's largest sporting events are concerning to many. Reuters reported earlier this month that the country had trained as many as 50,000 to provide security during the events. That number is bolstered by a number of experts and staff from visiting countries participating in the World Cup. For the U.S.,...

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