The British newspaper The Observer reported that “restrictions will be imposed on international satellite stations, including the BBC, during the FIFA World Cup as regards filming locations”.
He explained that “TV crews who will be present in Qatar to follow the World Cup could be prevented from conducting interviews with people in their private homes, within broad warnings about filming, which could lead to a terrible and harsh” effect “on media coverage during the tournament”, indicating that “television channels will effectively be prevented from filming in places of residence, such as those inhabited by migrant workers, under the conditions of filming permits issued by the Qatari government”.
The newspaper specified that “according to the conditions, it is also forbidden to register in government buildings, universities, places of worship and hospitals, as well as photographing in residential buildings and private companies”, stressing that “the restrictions are part of the list of conditions which must be approved by the channels to receive damages when the damages are received. “Photo permit from the Qatari authorities,” to take photographs and videos of the most popular sites across the country. “
He further indicated that “the rules do not prohibit TV stations from covering specific topics, but restrict where crews can film, which will likely make it difficult for these crews to investigate reported abuses, such as mistreatment of migrant workers, or to release interviews on topics that can be repeated. People who discuss them openly are like LGBT rights. “
