UN experts urge Saudi labour practices switch before World Cup
UN rights experts on Wednesday urged Saudi Arabia to ditch their foreign labour system in the build-up to the 2034 football World Cup, citing abuse and exploitation concerns. The kingdom's "kafala" sponsorship system binds foreign workers to their employers, making it difficult for them to leave the
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