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Black Alliance for Peace Demands U.S. Sports Boycott

7/25/2025

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The Black Alliance for Peace (BAP) has taken a bold stand, launching a petition demanding that FIFA and the IOC strip the U.S. of its hosting rights for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics. They highlight the urgent issues of political repression and violence against Palestinians, calling for unwavering human rights standards in global sporting events.

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The Black Alliance for Peace (BAP) has taken a bold stand, launching a petition demanding that FIFA and the IOC strip the U.S. of its hosting rights for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics. They highlight the urgent issues of political repression and violence against Palestinians, calling for unwavering human rights standards in global sporting events.