At least 125 people died at an Indonesian soccer match Saturday night after police used tear gas on fans. Here's what to know
according to The New York TimesThe use of tear gas during soccer matches is banned by FIFA, soccer’s global governing body. FIFA released a statement after the tragedy, calling it a “a dark day for all involved in football and a tragedy beyond comprehension.”
In a speech after the incident, Indonesian President Joko Widodo asked the national police chief to investigate the incident and ordered an evaluation of security at soccer matches. Inspector General Nico Afinta, the East Java Police Chief, defended the decision to use tear gas, saying that there wasThe Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation condemned the state for the casualties, saying that they should be held responsible for the incident.
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