Accusing it of practicing ''modern slavery,'' a French campaign group has filed a legal complaint against construction giant Vinci for grave mistreatment of migrant workers in Qatar, the host country of the 2022 World Cup. Vinci says it ''totally refutes'' the charge and will file a counter-suit against the group, Sherpa, for libel. Sherpa's complaint, if acted upon by French prosecutors, could pressure Qatar and companies engaged there to improve conditions for guest workers.
Tuesday, 24 March 2015
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