A stampede at a soccer match in Guinea's city of Nzerekore resulted in the death of 56 people and numerous injuries. The chaos was triggered by a disputed penalty decision that led to clashes between fans.
Fifty-six people have been killed and many others injured in a stampede at a soccer stadium in southern Guinea . The incident occurred during a match between Labe and Nzerekore teams, which was held in honor of Guinea 's military leader Mamadi Doumbouya. The chaos began after a disputed penalty decision led to clashes between fans, escalating into a deadly stampede as tear gas was deployed. Guinea 's Communications Minister, Fana Soumah, confirmed the fatalities in a televised statement.
The Prime Minister, Amadou Oury Bah, confirmed the deaths on the X platform, assuring that regional authorities are working to restore calm in Nzerekore. The government has committed to conducting a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances and identify those responsible
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