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Qatar hosts the largest US airbase in the region, which is crucial to operations against Islamic State group jihadists. (AFP/Patrick BAZ)

June 11th, 2017 - 08:00 GMT

Qatar to Take Gulf Crisis to Court

Qatari groups said Saturday they will take legal action against a number of Gulf states that have issued a blockade against the country .

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November 9th, 2015 - 01:00 GMT

Qatar's kafala law reforms 'merely cosmetic': Anti-Slavery International

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November 9th, 2015 - 11:30 GMT

Qatar amends controversial migrant labor law in response to World Cup criticism

Qatari labour minister Saleh Al Khulaifi said the Gulf state would recruit more inspectors to mount raids and checks on companies to ensure they comply with labour laws and hire more interpreters to speed up the treatment of complaints from foreign workers (Courtesy of Martin Ziegler/Daily Mail)

October 2nd, 2013 - 04:00 GMT

Qatar to address migrant labor deaths linked to 2022 World Cup construction

Workers have described being forced to work in 50 degrees Celsius heat without a supply of drinking water by employers who withhold salaries for several months and retain passports to prevent workers from leaving the country.

October 1st, 2013 - 08:40 GMT

Time to save face: Qatar promises action on World Cup labour violations

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