Report: Thousands have died amid Qatar’s World Cup prep [Video] (aol.com)
More than 6,500 migrant workers have died in Qatar amid the nation’s preparation to host the 2022 World Cup, The Guardian reports.
“The mortality rate among these communities is within the expected range for the size and demographics of the population," the statement read. “However, every lost life is a tragedy, and no effort is spared in trying to prevent every death in our country.”
FIFA also provided a statement to The Guardian.
“With the very stringent health and safety measures on site … the frequency of accidents on Fifa World Cup construction sites has been low when compared to other major construction projects around the world,” the statement reads, per The Guardian.
Notice, they make no claims about this site. Only that in other sites, mortality has been fairly low.
I suspect Qatar is not terribly concerned about these folks dying in their service, sadly.
