The German Minister of the Interior confirms that she will attend the World Cup in Qatar after receiving guarantees on human rights

DOHA, Nov. 1 (DPA/EP) –

The Minister of the Interior of Germany, Nancy Faeser, has finally decided to attend the first match of her country’s team in the World Cup in Qatar after receiving guarantees of respect for Human Rights by the host country.

Faeser, whose portfolio also includes the functions of Sport, has indicated this Tuesday in the framework of a visit to Doha, the capital of Qatar, that he will finally attend the soccer match of the German team against that of Japan, scheduled for 23 of November.

As explained by the Minister of the Interior, the Qatari Prime Minister, Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa Al Thani, has guaranteed security for German fans, especially those from the LGBT community, according to sources from the German delegation.

Faeser has stressed its efforts to ensure that “all Germans who come here for the World Cup, no matter where they come from, no matter who or what they believe in, or no matter who they love, are also safe in Qatar.” “.

Less than a month before the sports event begins, Qatar is facing numerous criticisms for working conditions, especially for those employed in the construction of the stadiums, as well as the criminalization and persecution of homosexuality.

In fact, the Qatari emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, has even spoken of an “unprecedented campaign” against a nation organizing the soccer event.

Statements by Faeser last week sparked controversy in Qatar, as the interior minister questioned the designation of the Middle Eastern country as host of the World Cup. For Berlin, respect for Human Rights and sexual orientation should be a fundamental criterion for the award.

In response, Qatar denounced that such comments violated “diplomatic norms and conventions”, and extended its complaint through a formal note to the German ambassador in Doha.