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world-news1 year ago

Guinea Stadium Tragedy: Conflicting Death Toll Reports Amid Chaos

Human rights groups in Guinea report that over 135 people, mostly children, were killed in a stadium crush in Nzérékoré, a figure much higher than the official count of 56. The tragedy occurred after a controversial refereeing decision led to violence, with police using tear gas as fans tried to flee. The military government has warned against spreading unverified information and is conducting an investigation. A judicial inquiry has been ordered, and the government has declared three days of national mourning.

via BBC.com|
#football#guinea#human-rights
world-news1 year ago

Tragic Stadium Crush in Guinea Claims Over 50 Lives

A controversial refereeing decision at a soccer match in Nzerekore, Guinea, led to violence and a deadly crush, resulting in 56 deaths. The incident occurred during a tournament honoring military leader Mamady Doumbouya, with fans throwing stones and police using tear gas, causing panic. Many victims were minors, and the tragedy highlights organizational failures amid political tensions. The opposition blames the junta for using the event to gain support, while Human Rights Watch criticizes the military for suppressing dissent and delaying elections.

via ESPN|
#guinea#mamady-doumbouya#political-unrest
world-news1 year ago

Tragic Stadium Stampede in Guinea Claims Over 50 Lives

A controversial refereeing decision at a soccer match in Nzerekore, Guinea, led to violence and a deadly crush, resulting in 56 deaths. The incident occurred during a tournament honoring military leader Mamady Doumbouya, with chaos ensuing after fans began throwing stones and police fired tear gas. Many victims were minors, and the tragedy has been linked to political tensions in the country, as Doumbouya's junta faces criticism for delaying promised elections. Human Rights Watch has accused the military of suppressing opposition and dissent.

via ESPN|
#guinea#mamady-doumbouya#political-unrest
world-news2 years ago

"Deadly stampede at El Salvador stadium during soccer match"

At least 12 people were killed and 90 others injured in a crowd crush at a soccer game between Alianza F.C. and FAS at Cuscatlán Stadium in San Salvador, El Salvador. The game was suspended after 16 minutes. Initial reports suggest that the crush was sparked by fans who stormed a gate inside the stadium. El Salvador's president, Nayib Bukele, promised to track down those responsible and hold them accountable. The Salvadoran Football Federation announced a national suspension of soccer matches.

via The Washington Post|
#el-salvador#nayib-bukele#soccer
sports2 years ago

Tragedy strikes El Salvador soccer stadium with 12 dead in stampede.

At least 12 people were killed and over 100 injured in a crush at a quarterfinal soccer match in El Salvador on Saturday. Fans pushed through an access gate at the Monumental stadium in Cuscatlan, causing chaos and panic. Play was suspended 16 minutes into the match, and dozens of fans were treated on the field. The Salvadoran Soccer Federation has suspended matches for Sunday and will hold a meeting to address the incident.

via NBC News|
#alianza#el-salvador#fas
sports2 years ago

Deadly stampede at El Salvador soccer stadium claims multiple lives.

At least 12 people were killed in a stadium crush in El Salvador where football fans had gathered to watch a local tournament. Initial reports suggest that the crush occurred due to fans trying to enter the stadium to watch the match. The Salvadoran Football Federation expressed solidarity with the families of those affected and deceased in the incident. FIFA's president offered condolences and called the incident tragic. The tragedy comes seven months after a similar stampede in Indonesia that killed 135 people.

via Al Jazeera English|
#el-salvador#fifa#football