Qatar isn’t getting the attention that it wanted by hosting the men’s world soccer championship in the small Middle Eastern country, as its dismal human rights record and homophobia have been on full display.
Qatar isn’t getting the attention that it wanted by hosting the men’s world soccer championship in the small Middle Eastern country, as its dismal human rights record and homophobia have been on full display.
Putin discussed the countries close ties in a phone call with Qatar s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, as the Arab state prepares to host the Fifa World Cup, which starts on Sunday.
A gay woman in Qatar told MailOnline that despite the measures, she will not personally feel safe during the tournament and that she believes LGBTQ+ locals will be beaten and jailed after the cup ends.
Qatar isn’t getting the attention that it wanted by hosting the men’s world soccer championship in the small Middle Eastern country, as its dismal human rights record and homophobia have been on full display.