A riot during a soccer match in Guinea leaves 56 people dead, authorities say. Local media reported that hospitals and morgues were running out of space. The occurrence of the assault was said to have been caused by one of the referee's decisions.
Violence broke out during a soccer match between Labe and Nzerekole on Sunday in Nzerekole, the country's second largest city. This was the final of the renewal tournament held to commemorate acting president Mamadi Doumbouya, who took office in 2021 after a coup.
According to Agence France-Presse, witnesses said fans stormed onto the pitch in anger over the referee's unfair decision to award a penalty to the hosts.
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Clashes broke out on the pitch as police and military tried to restore order. Entrance gates to the stadium were sealed and tear gas was used.
Tragedy during a match in Guinea. There was no space in the morgue
The military was unable to control the invasion outbreak. At this time, the stands panicked. Fans attempted to escape by climbing the walls of the stadium. A record of the event will be published on the Internet. “There is chaos on the street in front of the stadium, with numerous bodies depicted lying on the ground,” the French agency said in a statement.
The Guinean government announced that 56 people were killed in riots and panic during a soccer match in the city of Nzerekore. However, the death toll could change as many others were injured.
Agence France-Presse reported that one doctor estimated that about 100 people had died. Meanwhile, the local Media Guinea agency reported that the victims included minors.
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Authorities also reported that hospitals were so crowded that rescue workers were unable to help all the injured. Morgues were also reported to be running out of space.
“The government regrets the incident that disrupted the soccer match between Labe and Nzerekole in Nzerekole this afternoon. The government is closely monitoring the development of the situation and reiterates its commitment to peace.” said in a statement.
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