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‘Where’s the criticism?’ Rights activists hit back at Olympics host France for migrant worker abuse

Activists say that the very fingers that accused Qatar of mistreating migrant workers during the World Cup 2022 should maintain the same attitude towards France as it readies to host…

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‘Humanity is a solid foundation in Qatar and Cuba’s ties’: Havana’s outgoing envoy

Gonzalez said he is thankful for Qatar’s support, especially in rejecting the US-imposed sanctions that have hindered Cuba’s economic progress for decades. Humanity, culture and respect are among the solid…

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Qatar arrests 20 runaway domestic workers

Qatar has cracked down on domestic workers flouting residency and work regulations in a move against illegal employment and rule violations. A total of 22 Asian domestic workers were arrested…

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Qatar slams ‘horrific’ Israeli crimes against Palestinians at Jenin refugee camp

Since the start of the year, Israel killed at least 160 Palestinians. Qatar has condemned a “provocative” large-scale Israeli raid targeting a Jenin refugee camp on Monday, where occupation forces…

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Indian high court blocks AJ investigation on Hindu crimes against Muslims

The probe revealed “out of sight” detention camps for what has been described as “illegal immigrants”. The Allahabad High Court in India ordered the blocking of Al Jazeera Arabic’s latest…

8 min

Rights group urges action as ‘complex web of gig sector’ leaves workers unpaid and stranded

Unpaid for seven months and now homeless, the case of a group of Kenyan workers has highlighted how the complex web of the gig sector in Qatar can get messy.…

3 min

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90% still hold biases against women globally: UN

Shocking figures reported in the GSNI show some 25% of people surveyed believe it is still justifiable for a man to beat his wife. Some 90% of the world still…

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Qatar strongly condemns Israeli minister’s storming of Al-Aqsa mosque compound

Gaza was subjected to a deadly Israeli bombardment between 8-to-13 May, where the Israeli forces killed 33 Palestinians, including children. Qatar joined global condemnations of the storming of the Al-Aqsa…

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Al Jazeera investigation uncovers evidence of Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing by Israeli forces

The investigation uncovered how Israel has avoided accountability in its killing of other Palestinian journalists over the years. Audio recordings from the killing of renowned journalist Shireen Abu Akleh have…

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