Panic among spectators at soccer game kills at least 56 in the West African nation of Guinea
3 weeks ago

Panic among spectators at soccer game kills at least 56 in the West African nation of Guinea

Associated Press  

CONAKRY, Guinea — Chaos erupted at a soccer game in Guinea after fans protested a referee’s call and thousands of panicked spectators tried to flee the stadium, leaving at least 56 people dead in the West African nation, officials and witnesses said Monday. AP AUDIO: Guinea stadium stampede kills 56 people following clashes at soccer match, authorities say AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on a stampede at a soccer match in Guinea that killed dozens of people. Lancine said between 20,000 and 30,000 people were present at the Third of April stadium to watch the local Labe and Nzerekore teams compete in the final of the first national tournament honoring military leader Mamadi Doumbouya. This is why the security services used tear gas,” reported Media Guinea, which also wrote that several of the dead were children and some of the injured were in critical condition.

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Relatives hunt for the missing after Guinea stadium crush amid fears official death toll is too low
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Relatives hunt for the missing after Guinea stadium crush amid fears official death toll is too low

Associated Press  

CONAKRY, Guinea — A distraught Kambaly Kouroumah is searching for his teenage brother, Adama, at a local morgue in southern Guinea’s Nzerekore city, where dozens of people died at a crowded stadium after chaos erupted during a soccer game. Kouroumah is one of many bereaved people searching hospitals and mortuaries for missing relatives following Sunday’s tragic events during the final …

Guinea rights groups say death toll in stadium stampede too low
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Guinea rights groups say death toll in stadium stampede too low

Al Jazeera  

Guinea’s military-led government has warned that publishing ‘unverified’ information on the incident will result in arrests. Human rights groups have said some 135 people were killed in a crush at a football stadium in Guinea, a tally more than twice as high as the official toll of 56 put forward by the country’s military-led government. The Collective of Human Rights …

Guinea: 56 Dead As Contested Penalty Sparks Chaos At Football Match, Scores Injured In Stadium Stampede
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3 weeks ago

Guinea: 56 Dead As Contested Penalty Sparks Chaos At Football Match, Scores Injured In Stadium Stampede

ABP News  

At least 56 people were killed in a devastating stampede during a football match in Guinea's second-largest city, Nzérékoré, the government confirmed. ⚠️🔞 WARNING: GRAPHIC 18+ 🔞⚠️ ❗️🇬🇳 - At least 100 people lost their lives in violent clashes between rival fans during a football match in N'zerekore, Guinea. Guinea Football Match Deaths: PM Oury Bah Calls Incident 'Tragic' Guinea …

Dozens crushed to death in stampede at Guinea football match as pitch invasion ends in tragedy
3 weeks ago

Dozens crushed to death in stampede at Guinea football match as pitch invasion ends in tragedy

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 56 football fans, …

Guinea football stampede: Dozens killed, PM condemns fan clashes near stadium
3 weeks ago

Guinea football stampede: Dozens killed, PM condemns fan clashes near stadium

Firstpost  

Hospital sources told AFP that several dozens had been killed, while videos on social media showed scenes of chaos in the street outside the match and numerous bodies lying on the ground The prime minister in Guinea’s junta-controlled government called for calm Monday after fan clashes at a football match killed dozens of people in N’Zerekore, its second-largest city. “The …

More than 100 dead after violent clashes during football match in Guinea: A look at similar incidents in the past
3 weeks ago

More than 100 dead after violent clashes during football match in Guinea: A look at similar incidents in the past

Firstpost  

Approximately more than 100 people were killed during a clash between football fans in Guinea on Sunday. More than 100 people are reported to have been killed during a stampede that took place at a football match in Guinea. Reuters image At least around 100 people were killed in a stampede during a clash between fans at a football match …

Guinea football match: Dozens killed in crowd crush
3 weeks ago

Guinea football match: Dozens killed in crowd crush

CNN  

CNN — A crowd crush at a soccer match in the west African country of Guinea has left at least 56 people dead and many others injured, authorities said Monday. “The government deplores the incidents that marred the football match between the Labé and Nzérékoré teams this afternoon in Nzérékoré,” Prime Minister Bah Oury said earlier in a statement. “The …

Guinea stadium stampede kills 56 people following clashes at soccer match, authorities say
3 weeks ago

Guinea stadium stampede kills 56 people following clashes at soccer match, authorities say

LA Times  

In this screen grab taken from video, a man holds a chair on top of his head in a stampede during a soccer match at the Stade de Nzerekore in Nzerekore, Guinea, on Sunday. At least 56 people, including children, have died after fans at a soccer game in Guinea allegedly clashed over a disputed call by the referee, authorities …

Olympic football off to violent, chaotic start as Morocco fans rush the field in team's stunning win over Argentina
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Olympic football off to violent, chaotic start as Morocco fans rush the field in team's stunning win over Argentina

Hindustan Times  

The Olympic men's football tournament got off to a violent and chaotic start Wednesday with Morocco's shocking 2-1 win against two-time gold medalist Argentina. The result tells only part of the story after a dramatic end to the match in Saint-Etienne, which had to be suspended for nearly two hours when furious Morocco fans ran on to the pitch and …

Guinea soccer team appeals to fans to 'celebrate carefully' following supporter deaths
11 months ago

Guinea soccer team appeals to fans to 'celebrate carefully' following supporter deaths

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Guinea soccer team has …

At least 12 people reported dead and 11 critically injured in stadium crush in Madagascar
1 year, 3 months ago

At least 12 people reported dead and 11 critically injured in stadium crush in Madagascar

The Hindu  

At least 12 people died in a crush at a stadium in Madagascar on Friday as sports fans gathered for the opening ceremony of the Indian Ocean Island Games, local media reported. Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina was at the ceremony at Mahamasina Stadium in the capital, Antananarivo, and asked the crowd to observe a few moments of silence for the …

Stampede during Benin-Senegal football match kills two
1 year, 6 months ago

Stampede during Benin-Senegal football match kills two

Al Jazeera  

The incident happened during a weekend qualifier game between Benin and Senegal for the Africa Cup of Nations in January 2024. At least two people have been killed and many others injured in a stampede during a qualifier game for the January 2024 Africa Cup of Nations in Cotonou, Benin. The tragedy happened on Saturday as Benin’s Cheetahs and Senegal’s …

Soccer stadium stampede in El Salvador leaves 12 dead
1 year, 7 months ago

Soccer stadium stampede in El Salvador leaves 12 dead

The Independent  

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El Salvador: Nine dead in stadium stampede at soccer match
1 year, 7 months ago

El Salvador: Nine dead in stadium stampede at soccer match

Firstpost  

At least nine people were killed in a stampede at an El Salvador stadium where soccer fans had gathered to watch a local tournament. The police said initial reports point to a crush of fans who tried to enter the stadium in the Central American country’s capital San Salvador to watch a match between teams Alianza and FAS. El Salvador’s …

At least 9 dead in stampede at soccer stadium in El Salvador
1 year, 7 months ago

At least 9 dead in stampede at soccer stadium in El Salvador

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least nine people were …

Indonesia Stadium Disaster Trial Begins as Five Tried for Negligence
1 year, 11 months ago

Indonesia Stadium Disaster Trial Begins as Five Tried for Negligence

News 18  

Five Indonesian men charged with negligence leading to one of the worst stadium disasters in football history appeared in court by video link on Monday as their trial began. The stampede in October in the East Java city of Malang — which killed 135 people, including more than 40 children — came after police fired tear gas into packed stands …

Tear gas fired by Indonesian police triggered last month’s deadly crush at football match, report says
2 years, 1 month ago

Tear gas fired by Indonesian police triggered last month’s deadly crush at football match, report says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The deadly soccer stampede in …

Police tear gas main cause of Indonesia football tragedy: Report
2 years, 1 month ago

Police tear gas main cause of Indonesia football tragedy: Report

Al Jazeera  

Most of the 135 victims caught up in panic and chaos in the stadium died of asphyxiation, Indonesian rights commission finds. The excessive and indiscriminate use of tear gas by police was the main cause of a deadly crush at a football stadium in East Java last month that left 135 people dead, Indonesia’s human rights commission has found. The …

Deadly Indonesia football stampede caused by tear gas: Minister
2 years, 2 months ago

Deadly Indonesia football stampede caused by tear gas: Minister

Al Jazeera  

More than 130 people were killed as they rushed to exit a stadium in East Java in one of the world’s worst sports disasters. A football stampede in Indonesia that killed more than 130 people was caused by tear gas, the country’s security minister has said. A team of government officials, and football and security experts had launched an investigation …

1 Dead After Violent Clashes at Argentina Football Match; Cops Fire Tear Gas
2 years, 2 months ago

1 Dead After Violent Clashes at Argentina Football Match; Cops Fire Tear Gas

News 18  

One person died Thursday when violent clashes near a soccer match outside Buenos Aires between Boca Juniors and Gimnasia y Esgrima spilled into the stadium and onto the pitch, authorities said. Police fired rubber bullets and tear gas outside the Carmelo Zerillo stadium in La Plata, about 50 kilometers south of Argentina’s capital as they attempted to stop fans from …

UEFA games to hold moment of silence in memory of Indonesian stadium disaster victims
2 years, 2 months ago

UEFA games to hold moment of silence in memory of Indonesian stadium disaster victims

The Hindu  

A moment of silence will be held at all matches in European competitions this week in memory of the victims of the Indonesian stadium disaster that killed at least 125 people, European soccer’s governing body UEFA said on Tuesday. The incident is one of the world’s worst stadium disasters, with police saying 125 people died, while the Malang city health …

Indonesia police chief, others removed over soccer disaster
2 years, 2 months ago

Indonesia police chief, others removed over soccer disaster

Associated Press  

MALANG, Indonesia — An Indonesian police chief and nine elite officers were removed from their posts Monday and 18 others were being investigated for responsibility in the firing of tear gas inside a soccer stadium that set off a stampede, killing at least 125 people, officials said. National Police spokesperson Dedy Prasetyo said Malang police chief Ferli Hidayat had been …

Witnesses recount chaos, blame police in Indonesia stadium deaths
2 years, 2 months ago

Witnesses recount chaos, blame police in Indonesia stadium deaths

Al Jazeera  

Witnesses at Kanjuruhan stadium told of clashes between fans and police, deaths of spectators, and how they survived. But then police closed it again and kept shooting tear gas and attacking people from the inside and out.” ‘I have no idea what happened to them’ Tension had started to mount 15 minutes before the final whistle as it became clear …

Indonesia police say gates in the soccer stadium stampede were too small for escape
2 years, 2 months ago

Indonesia police say gates in the soccer stadium stampede were too small for escape

NPR  

Indonesia police say gates in the soccer stadium stampede were too small for escape Enlarge this image toggle caption Achmad Ibrahim/AP Achmad Ibrahim/AP MALANG, Indonesia — The gates at the Indonesian soccer stadium where police fired tear gas that set off a deadly crush were too small and could only accommodate two at a time when hundreds were trying to …

Love and loss: On the Indonesia football match stampede
2 years, 2 months ago

Love and loss: On the Indonesia football match stampede

The Hindu  

As tragic as the stampede in the Kanjuruhan Stadium, in East Java, Indonesia, that killed at least 125 people after a football game on Saturday night, was, the most telling comment on the incident was made by an injured survivor, who rightfully blamed the police for “dehumanising” the spectators. FIFA, football’s governing body, has come up with a clear guideline …

Indonesia forms independent team to probe football stadium disaster
2 years, 2 months ago

Indonesia forms independent team to probe football stadium disaster

The Hindu  

Indonesia will establish an independent fact-finding team to investigate a deadly football stampede in a stadium in East Java and help find the perpetrators behind the disaster, chief security minister Mahfud MD told a news conference on Monday. At least 174 people died in a stampede at an Indonesian football match in one of the world's worst stadium disasters. "Together …

Football turns deadly: Indonesia stampede joins list of worst stadium disasters in the world
2 years, 2 months ago

Football turns deadly: Indonesia stampede joins list of worst stadium disasters in the world

Firstpost  

Indonesia saw its worst stadium disaster when 125 people died during a riot and stampede at a football league match in Malang. This incident reminds us of past tragedies when the game cost lives A football match in Indonesia turned into one of the world’s deadliest stadium disasters of all time on Saturday. Reacting to the tragedy, the president of …

Indonesia sets up team to probe fatal soccer stampede as 32 children announced among 125 dead
2 years, 2 months ago

Indonesia sets up team to probe fatal soccer stampede as 32 children announced among 125 dead

ABC  

Indonesia has set up an independent team to investigate a crowd crush at a soccer stadium that killed 125 people, including 32 children, as the country's human rights commission questioned the police use of tear gas. Key points: FIFA regulations say "crowd control gas" should not be use 18 police officers responsible for firing tear gas were being investigated, along …

Indonesia announces investigation into Malang football disaster
2 years, 2 months ago

Indonesia announces investigation into Malang football disaster

Al Jazeera  

Some 125 people were killed and hundreds more wounded after fans ran onto the pitch and police used tear gas to disperse them. “Based on the investigation carried out… tonight the national police chief has made a decision to relieve Malang police chief Ferli Hidayat from his duty and replace him,” Dedi Prasetyo told a televised press conference. Reihan Zailani, …

How the deadly crush at an Indonesian soccer match unfolded
2 years, 2 months ago

How the deadly crush at an Indonesian soccer match unfolded

ABC  

Violence, tear gas and a deadly crush that erupted following a domestic league soccer match on Saturday night marked another tragedy in Indonesian football. Indonesia's Arema soccer club on Monday apologised to victims of the deadly stadium stampede, with club president Gilang Widya Pramana stating he was ready to take full responsibility for the events. Police said there were some …

125 die as tear gas triggers crush at Indonesia soccer match
2 years, 2 months ago

125 die as tear gas triggers crush at Indonesia soccer match

Associated Press  

MALANG, Indonesia — Police firing tear gas after an Indonesian soccer match in an attempt to stop violence triggered a disastrous crush of fans making a panicked, chaotic run for the exits, leaving at least 125 people dead, most of them trampled upon or suffocated. “The stadium turned into a smoke-filled battleground when police fired tear gas,” said Rizky, who …

EXPLAINER: What’s behind Indonesia’s deadly soccer match?
2 years, 2 months ago

EXPLAINER: What’s behind Indonesia’s deadly soccer match?

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Violence, tear gas and a deadly crush that erupted following a domestic league soccer match Saturday night marked another tragedy in Indonesian football. Police said there were some 42,000 spectators in the stadium, all of whom were Arema’s supporters because the organizer had banned Persebaya fans in an effort to avoid brawls. Fans threw bottles and other …

Football world mourns heartbreaking Indonesia stampede deaths
2 years, 2 months ago

Football world mourns heartbreaking Indonesia stampede deaths

The Hindu  

World football reacted on Sunday after 174 people were killed at an Indonesia stadium following a riot and stampede on Saturday. — Manchester United October 2, 2022 "We are deeply saddened to hear of the tragic events at the Kanjuruhan Stadium in Indonesia. — Manchester City October 2, 2022 "FC Barcelona is pained by the tragic events at Kanjuruhan Stadium …

Explained | What's behind Indonesia's deadly soccer match?
2 years, 2 months ago

Explained | What's behind Indonesia's deadly soccer match?

The Hindu  

Violence and a deadly stampede that erupted following a domestic league soccer match Saturday night marked another tragedy in Indonesian football. Police said there were some 42,000 spectators in the stadium, all of whom were Arema's supporters because the organiser had banned Persebaya fans in an effort to avoid brawls. Data from an Indonesian football watchdog organisation, Save Our Soccer, …

174 dead after fans stampede to exit Indonesian soccer match
2 years, 2 months ago

174 dead after fans stampede to exit Indonesian soccer match

Deccan Chronicle  

Malang : The death toll from panic at an Indonesian soccer match climbed to 174, most of whom trampled to death after police fired tear gas to dispel riots Saturday, making it one of the deadliest sports events in the world. “We have already done a preventive action before finally firing the tear gas as began to attack the police, …

Indonesia Stadium Tragedy Not Alone, History Shows Thousands Have Died in Similar Disasters in Last 40 Years
2 years, 2 months ago

Indonesia Stadium Tragedy Not Alone, History Shows Thousands Have Died in Similar Disasters in Last 40 Years

News 18  

– At least 129 people were killed in a stampede at a football match in the Indonesian province of East Java on Saturday, police said. Here is a look at some of the major disasters in soccer stadiums over the last 40 years: October 2022, Indonesia Indonesian police said 129 people died and 180 were injured after a stampede following …

Indonesia football riot: More than 174 people killed after stampede at match
2 years, 2 months ago

Indonesia football riot: More than 174 people killed after stampede at match

The Hindu  

At least 174 people died at an Indonesian football stadium when thousands of angry home fans invaded the pitch and police responded with tear gas that triggered a stampede, authorities said on Sunday. At least 174 people died, East Java deputy governor Emil Dardak told broadcaster Kompas TV on Sunday afternoon, raising the toll from 129. this is a regrettable …

At least 129 people killed after riot breaks out at football match in Indonesia
2 years, 2 months ago

At least 129 people killed after riot breaks out at football match in Indonesia

Hindustan Times  

At least 129 people were killed and around 180 injured at a soccer match in Indonesia after a crowd stampede during a riot, police said on Sunday, in what appears to be one of the world's worst stadium disasters. Football fans carry an injured man following clashes during a match at Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang, East Java, Indonesia After the …

125 Dead After Fans Stampede To Exit At Indonesian Soccer Match
2 years, 2 months ago

125 Dead After Fans Stampede To Exit At Indonesian Soccer Match

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING MALANG, Indonesia — Police firing tear gas after an Indonesian soccer match in an attempt to stop violence triggered a disastrous crush of fans making a panicked, chaotic run for the exits, leaving at least 125 people dead, most of them trampled upon or suffocated. At the Vatican, Pope Francis said he was praying for “all those …

Hundreds killed, hurt in stampede at Indonesia football match
2 years, 2 months ago

Hundreds killed, hurt in stampede at Indonesia football match

Al Jazeera  

Police fire tear gas after fans invade pitch in East Java, triggering a stampede that killed at least 125 people and injured 100 more. At least 125 people have been killed and dozens more injured in one of the world’s deadliest stadium disasters after a riot and stampede at an Indonesian football match ⤵️ 🔗: https://t.co/9DMF17kfiC pic.twitter.com/XVql2HztXY — Al Jazeera …

Photos: Deadly stampede at Indonesian football match
2 years, 2 months ago

Photos: Deadly stampede at Indonesian football match

Al Jazeera  

At least 125 people have been killed in a stampede at a football stadium in Indonesia’s eastern city of Malang, one of the deadliest sports disasters in the world. Riot police responded by firing tear gas, including towards the stadium’s stands, causing panic among the crowd. “We have already done a preventive action before finally firing the tear gas as …

At least 125 people killed, 300 injured after stampede at Indonesia football match
2 years, 2 months ago

At least 125 people killed, 300 injured after stampede at Indonesia football match

ABC  

At least 125 people have been killed and over 300 injured following a soccer match in Indonesia as panicked fans were trampled and crushed trying to flee a riot in what appears to be one of the world's worst stadium disasters. Key points: Some people suffocated in the chaos at the football stadium and others were trampled trying to escape …

Timeline: Major football stadium disasters over the last 40 years
2 years, 2 months ago

Timeline: Major football stadium disasters over the last 40 years

Al Jazeera  

A look at some of the major disasters in football stadiums over the last 40 years. Here is a look at some of the major disasters in football stadiums over the last 40 years: January 2022, Cameroon At least eight people died and 38 were injured in a stampede at the Yaounde Olembe Stadium before the host country’s Africa Cup …

Timeline: How did Indonesia’s deadly football stampede unfold?
2 years, 2 months ago

Timeline: How did Indonesia’s deadly football stampede unfold?

Al Jazeera  

Chaos broke out after a local match in East Java province, triggering police to fire tear gas, resulting in the stampede. Violence, chaos and a deadly stampede that erupted following a domestic league football match on Saturday night marked one of the worst sporting disasters in history. Chaos broke out after Persebaya Surabaya defeated rival Arema Malang in Saturday night’s …

At least 174 killed as Indonesia soccer fans stampede after match
2 years, 2 months ago

At least 174 killed as Indonesia soccer fans stampede after match

LA Times  

Soccer fans carry an injured man Saturday night after a match at Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang, Indonesia. The death toll at an Indonesian soccer match climbed to 174, most of whom were trampled to death after police fired tear gas to dispel riots Saturday, making it one of the world’s deadliest sports events on record. “We already done a preventive …

A stampede at a soccer match has killed at least 125 people in Indonesia
2 years, 2 months ago

A stampede at a soccer match has killed at least 125 people in Indonesia

NPR  

A stampede at a soccer match has killed at least 125 people in Indonesia Enlarge this image toggle caption Yudha Prabowo/AP Yudha Prabowo/AP MALANG, Indonesia — Panic and a chaotic run for exits after police fired tear gas at an Indonesian soccer match to drive away fans upset with their team's loss left at least 125 dead, most of whom …

Guinea sets trial date for 2009 sport stadium massacre suspects
2 years, 3 months ago

Guinea sets trial date for 2009 sport stadium massacre suspects

Al Jazeera  

At least 157 people were murdered and 109 women raped during the 2009 stadium massacre, according to a UN investigation. More than a dozen suspects including the country’s former military coup-leader, Moussa Dadis Camara, have been charged with crimes in connection with the horrors of the 2009 attack, when security forces opened fire on people protesting in a stadium in …

Cameroon blames stadium deaths on 'massive' influx of fans
2 years, 10 months ago

Cameroon blames stadium deaths on 'massive' influx of fans

The Hindu  

Cameroon authorities have blamed a deadly stadium crush at the African Cup of Nations tournament on a “massive” influx of ticketless fans who arrived late to a game involving the host team and tried to force their way in to avoid security checks and COVID-19 screening. The stampede at Monday's Cameroon-Comoros last 16 match at the African Cup's main Olembe …

AFCON 2021: Deadly Yaounde toll follows long list of African stadium disasters
2 years, 10 months ago

AFCON 2021: Deadly Yaounde toll follows long list of African stadium disasters

The Hindu  

Rioting and stampedes at African stadiums have taken a deadly toll over the decades with a recurring pattern of incidents, culminating in the latest disaster in Cameroon on Monday. Africa’s worst disaster was in Ghana in 2001 when 127 people died in a deadly stampede at the Accra Sports Stadium after police fired tear gas into the stands to quell …

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