Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup: Progress or a Global Distraction from Human Rights Abuses?
Saudi Arabia’s successful bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup has sparked a heated global debate. While the kingdom presents the event as a cornerstone of its Vision 2030 modernization plan, critics argue that it is a blatant exercise in “sportswashing,” aimed at overshadowing ongoing human rights abuses. Organizations like Human Rights Watch (HRW) […]