Saudi Arabia has ambitious architectural projects (Vision 2030)

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The Line:
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It turns out that Saudi Arabia's The Line project is a massive violation of good urban design principles and human rights.

A growing chorus of workers, whistleblowers, and human rights organizations say that the ongoing construction of The Line—which is supposed to be a 100-mile-long skyscraper upon completion—has been marred by inhumane labor practices, worker deaths, and the forced eviction of thousands of nearby villagers.

Most recently, The Line workers told an ITV documentary crew that they've been forced to work 16-hour shifts weeks in a row, resulting in mounting workplace accidents and even deaths.
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