A security guard died after fall at World Cup final venue – why are there not more answers? – The Athletic

His name was John Nyau Kibuye.

The 24-year-old from Kenya worked as a security guard at Lusail Stadium, the venue for the 2022 World Cup final.

He fell from a great height in the stadium. Argentina was defeating Netherlands About the PK of the quarterfinals on Friday, December 9th.

He was treated for head, face and pelvic injuries at Doha’s Hamad Medical Hospital and spent three days in intensive care before passing away on Tuesday, December 13.

After his family was informed and then questioned, athletic and other media outlets later Tuesday, Qatar.

“Qatar tournament organizers are investigating the circumstances that led to the fall as a matter of urgency and will provide further information pending the outcome of the investigation,” it said.

The Supreme Committee’s first statement on Saturday after it was revealed he had been taken to hospital struck a similar tone. Stated.

However, Argentina and France As we prepare for the final at the same stadium, more questions than answers remain as to how the second migrant worker died during this tournament.

Kibuye’s death came a week after the appearance of a Filipino man known as Alex, who was believed to be in his 40s. He died at a training resort used by the Saudi Arabian team during the group stage.

Qatar World Cup Chief Executive Officer Nasser Al Hatel responded to questions about his death: “Death is a natural part of life”, Not just to say that journalists shouldn’t “bang” on the topic.

“We are in the midst of World Cup and we are successful World Cup And is this what you want to talk about now? He said on December 8th.

Other workers may have died at World Cup venues and in urban areas last month.

Human Rights Watch said the exact number of migrant worker deaths related to the World Cup will never be known. ”

Some died during the competition. Three journalists — Khalid al-Misslam, Roger Pearce, Grant Wall — died during the tournament and has a sympathy book in the media area for colleagues to pay their respects. Welsh supporter Kevin Davis, 62, also died in Qatar.

FIFA Gianni Infantino may think that ‘fans just want to spend 90 minutes without thinking, forget about their problems and just enjoy football’, but not everyone is so lucky. not.

A photo of a young man moving to Doha in November 2021 and supporting his family back in Kenya has been released.

Kibuye’s mother, Grace Nyambula, told CNN:

“We are very heartbroken,” Kibuye’s sister Ann Wanjiru told Kenya’s The Standard earlier this week. “We are seeking answers about the circumstances of his death. I don’t know where to start, it’s very painful, they should help us.

“I hear he worked long hours. It is not clear how he fell…we are seeking justice.”

The use of “they” appears to refer to the Supreme Committee, Kibuye’s employer Al Suriyah Security Service, and the Kenyan Embassy in Doha, which has been aware of the incident and is assisting the authorities.

The Supreme Committee and Al Surayah Security Service, athletic For the latest information on the “investigation” of the circumstances that led to your fall, please visit .

A Supreme Committee statement on Saturday said Gui Wue “will continue to receive his full salary while undergoing medical care,” and on Tuesday said, “To ensure that his family receives all unpaid dues and outstanding balances.” I will,” he added.

“For us as a family, we definitely want some answers,” Kibuye’s uncle, Samuel Njau, told Reuters. “For us as a family it was very unfortunate and devastating.”

Lusail Stadium is a beautiful and delicate 89,000-seat area that is especially spectacular when lit up at night in the style of the traditional Arab lantern, Fanar.

Located in a newer suburb north of Doha, it is set against an industrial backdrop with restaurant-lined boulevards and spaces for family strolls at dusk. However, it is hard to say that it is full of energy except on game days.

Security guards were working outside the stadium as preparations were made to host the World Cup final this week.

One worker said he knew Kibuye but couldn’t talk about him. A third said they knew him too, but he was told not to speak.

Some people work for the same company as you. Others spoke of another incident in Lusail where a worker needed medical attention. I don’t know any more about They were understandably nervous about speaking.

They also still have work to do on Sunday at the stadium where a colleague died under unexplained circumstances.

Has the safety guidance been reviewed? Were workers issued with new or updated guidance? Were they offered any support?

The Supreme Committee and Al Surayah Security Service, athletic.

The “Industrial Fan Zone” will be very busy during the match against France on Wednesday, December 14th. Morocco in the second semi-final. This is the area to watch the World Cup games, near where many workers are housed in his 4 to his 12 male dormitories at a time.

This part of Doha is called Asian Town. It’s not easy to connect with the metro that has transported supporters to and from the stadium and city center during this World Cup, but it’s where many workers consumed the match. They don’t have the “Hayacard” permission required to access other fanzones.

The men enjoyed watching Moroccan advances and felt it was rude to intrude.

The first Saturday of the tournament, November 26th, In the Industrial Fun Zone, however, athletic found that Kenyan workers were most willing to share their experiences. Many of them had arrived more recently than Bangladeshis and Nepalis and seemed ready to challenge working conditions and payments.

Qatar’s Industrial Fun Zone

Their criticism was reserved more strongly for Kenyan firms that exploited workers with misleading promises of large salaries in exchange for travel to Qatar. I corroborated my complaint.

After the death of Guifue, some of these workers athletic I explained the details of the security company that had hired him and asked about the circumstances of his death.

One person, who did not want to give his name to protect his job, said, “It’s really sad to see the sudden death of a young person who is trying to live. I sincerely hope that you will provide it.”

Asked if workers trust the transparent process, he added: But I feel Kenyans want answers here and at home. ”

Additional contributor: Adam Leventhal

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