BBC Crew Arrested In Qatar While Investigating World Cup Workers’ Conditions
- 9 years ago
A crew from the BBC that recently went to Qatar to investigate the conditions of migrant workers was arrested and imprisoned.
Qatar's poor treatment of the migrant workers involved in the preparations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup has become a concern for many.
A crew from the BBC that recently went to Qatar to investigate the matter was arrested and imprisoned.
Though the team had been invited to view a number of laborer accommodations, officials assert that they arrived in advance of the official tour and began to roam around on their own.
Their actions were deemed as trespassing, and they were detained.
Mark Lobel, one of the individuals who spent 2 nights in custody,
Qatar's poor treatment of the migrant workers involved in the preparations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup has become a concern for many.
A crew from the BBC that recently went to Qatar to investigate the matter was arrested and imprisoned.
Though the team had been invited to view a number of laborer accommodations, officials assert that they arrived in advance of the official tour and began to roam around on their own.
Their actions were deemed as trespassing, and they were detained.
Mark Lobel, one of the individuals who spent 2 nights in custody,