The proposal was submitted by a political group that is associated with the protection of human rights and has a majority in the House.
Almost a week after watching Portuguese selection say goodbye to world Cupafter being knocked out in the quarter-finals, Moroccoabout Portuguese parliament adopted a resolution condemning the holding of the tournament in Qatar.
The proposal was submitted Pan, a political group in Portugal committed to the protection of human, animal and nature rights. The project received a majority in the Chamber, including support Socialist Partywhich is supported by the government.
Human rights violations in Qatar and a breakdown of labor reasons for migrant workers, as well as the rights of women and the LGBT+ community are included in the document approved by Parliament. Crimes against the environment are also mentioned, as well as the responsibility placed on FIFA, the organizer of the event.
The controversy surrounding the hosting of the World Cup in Qatar had repercussions even before the start of the tournament. Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa even criticized the host country for violating human rights.
However, the political leader was in Qatar to see one of the Portuguese team’s games in the competition. The head of state attended the debut of coach Fernando Santos’ team at the World Cup, defeating Ghana 3-2.
The Portuguese Ambassador to Doha, Paulo Pocinho, was asked to give an explanation to the Qatari authorities in connection with the statements of Rebelo de Souza. Despite the evil created, this raid was eventually overcome.
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