Allegations of human rights abuse, censorship taint Dubai Expo 2020
SA is taking part in the world event to showcase the country to potential investors, despite boycott calls
10 October 2021 - 17:47
A human rights advocacy group has accused the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of using the opulent Dubai Expo 2020 — in which SA is a participant — to “whitewash” alleged abuses including inhumane treatment of migrant workers and censorship of critics...
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