Tragic Stampede at Guinea Soccer Match Claims Over 50 Lives

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Source: Al Jazeera English
Tragic Stampede at Guinea Soccer Match Claims Over 50 Lives
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At least 56 people have died in a stampede during a football match in N'Zerekore, Guinea, after rival fans stormed the pitch following a controversial referee decision. The violence escalated with stone-throwing and police deploying tear gas, leading to further chaos and the burning of a police station. The match was part of a tournament linked to Guinea's military leader, Mamady Doumbouya, whose controversial rule and potential presidential candidacy have sparked political tensions in the country.

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