12 May - According to Freedom House, Qatar remains "Not Free" with a political rights score of 6 and civil liberties score of 5, lacking electoral democracy, and facing restrictions on media, assembly, and political participation.[1]
13 May - Qatar faces international criticism for ongoing human rights issues, including women's discrimination, migrant worker exploitation, arbitrary nationality deprivation, and the use of flogging and the death penalty.[2]
5 November - Al Sadd becomes the first-ever Qatari club to win the Asian Champions League title in a dramatic shootout (5-4) against Jeonbuk after a 2-2 draw, with goalkeeper Mohamed Saqr saving two penalties.[3]
Al Jazeera plays a major role in coverage of worldwide and Qatari-wide events in 2011.
Qatar's liquefied natural gas exports meet 25-30% of global demand, while the government strengthens ties with the UK and China through long-term gas supply agreements.
Qatar secures Arab League support for a no-fly zone in Libya.
The Qatari government calls for foreign intervention in the Syrian conflict during 2011.
Qatar is suspected of being involved with military groups in foreign countries, including northern Mali the following year.
Tensions rise between Qatar and Saudi Arabia as the government officially supports the Muslim Brotherhood.
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