Qatar World Cup chief finally admits horrifying death toll of migrant workers in shock Piers Morgan Talk TV interview
"The estimate is around 400 - between 400 and 500 - I don't have the exact number, that is something that is being discussed," Mr Al-Thawadi told TalkTV.The official however said that health and safety standards have vastly improved since they won the World Cup."Every year the health and safety standards on the sites are improving, at least the World Cup sites - the sites we are responsible for.
Construction workers helping to build Qatar's stadiums are reported to have been paid less than £1 an hour.Human Rights Watch compiled a report which details how migrant workers are allegedly exploited using the "kafala system". The kafala system ties workers visas to a sponsorship by their employer - who is responsible for their legal status.And this is something that can lead to them emptying their savings or selling what little assets they have, only to them find themselves trapped in low paying jobs.
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