A soccer match in Southern Guinea turned lethal this weekend … with 56 folks dropping their lives and droves of others injured following a stampede — with all of the carnage stemming from a controversial name.
The incident occurred on Sunday at a match internet hosting the nation’s army chief — Mamady Doumbouya — within the metropolis of Nzerekore.
A fan in attendance advised Reuters issues went south following a purple card within the 82nd minute of the competition, which led some to throw stones, which police responded to with tear fuel, in an try and get the scenario below management.
Nonetheless, the tear fuel brought on followers to hurry out of the stadium in a panic … resulting in folks getting crushed on the exits.
“The stone-throwing began and the police joined in, firing tear fuel,” a girl advised the outlet. “Within the rush and scramble that adopted, I noticed folks fall to the bottom, ladies and kids trampled underfoot. It was horrible.”
In a press release launched on X, the nation’s prime minister stated that regional authorities are “working to revive calm and serenity among the many inhabitants” whereas they examine the scenario additional.
Le gouvernement déplore les incidents qui ont émaillé le match de soccer entre les équipes de Labe et Nzerekore cet après-midi à Nzerekore . Lors de la bousculade des victimes sont enregistrées. Les autorités régionales sont à pied d’œuvre pour rétablir le calme et la sérénité…
— Bah Oury (@bahourykigna) December 1, 2024
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Whereas the federal government seems to be into the tragedy, the Nationwide Alliance for Change and Democracy, an opposition political group, was vital of the occasion which they are saying was held to drum up army assist.
Guinea has been below army management since 2021 … after overthrowing then-President Alpha Conde.
