Category: Human Rights and Human Rights Violations

Qatar Bribery Case Cracks Open European Parliament — and Finds Hidden Cash

The New York Times – Sports:
Prosecutors say the glamorous lifestyle of a European lawmaker masked a Qatari corruption scandal. It exposed how vulnerable Brussels is to foreign influence.
Griner’s Detention Showed the Strength and the Struggle in Women’s Sports

The New York Times – Sports:
The W.N.B.A.’s players and fans pushed furiously for Brittney Griner’s release from a Russian penal colony, but her plight also highlighted gender inequities in sports.
‘I Will Keep Fighting’: China’s Protesters Say It’s Bigger Than Covid

The New York Times – Business:
The restrictions that drove people into the streets last month are being rolled back. But many of those who demonstrated say they want more.
Global Car Supply Chains Entangled With Abuses in Xinjiang, Report Says

The New York Times – Business:
A new report on the auto industry cites extensive links to Xinjiang, where the U.S. government now presumes goods are made with forced labor.
As the World Focuses on Soccer, a Women’s Team in Exile Aches to Play

The New York Times – Sports:
The Afghan women’s national team fled to Australia when the Taliban took over. FIFA, yielding to Afghanistan’s soccer federation, no longer recognizes the team.
Proud, Scared and Conflicted. What the China Protesters Told Me.

The New York Times – Business:
In more than a dozen interviews, young people explained how the events of the past few days became what one called a “tipping point.”
U.S. Blocks Dominican Republic Sugar Imports, Citing Forced Labor

The New York Times – Business:
An import ban targets sugar from Central Romana Corporation, a sugar behemoth whose sugar is sold under the Domino, Florida Crystals and C&H brands.
Dutch Fans Stand by Their Team, if Not the World Cup

The New York Times – Sports:
Human rights issues in Qatar have turned many in the Netherlands off the World Cup.
Why the World Cup in Qatar Brings Fans Joy and Anxiety

The New York Times – Sports:
Two things can be true at the same time: The World Cup will dazzle fans and also make them dizzy over the human rights issues where the event is staged.
Will Qatar Be Ready for the World Cup?

The New York Times – Sports:
As sports fans prepare to flood the tiny Gulf nation, cranes and loaders are still running hard — as is criticism of Qatar’s human rights record and exploitation of workers.
Iranian Climber Elnaz Rekabi Is Welcomed by Crowds in Tehran

The New York Times – Sports:
Elnaz Rekabi, whose appearance without a head scarf at an event in Seoul raised fears about her future, was welcomed home by crowds in Tehran. Her motivations, and her fate, however, remain unclear.