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Human Rights Watch warns of migrant worker deaths in 2034 World Cup host Saudi Arabia

New markers are being installed on the A12. The highway from Veenendaal towards Utrecht, between Maanderbroek junction and Lunetten junction, will be completely closed for nine days for major maintenance. [AFP]

Human Rights Watch on Wednesday said abuses were being committed on giant construction sites in Saudi Arabia and warned of the risks to migrant workers building stadiums for the 2034 World Cup.

HRW said "scores of migrant workers in Saudi Arabia die in gruesome yet avoidable workplace-related accidents, including falling from buildings, electrocution, and even decapitation".

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