Guinea football match stampede
A devastating stampede occurred at a football match in Guinea’s second-largest city, N’zérékoré.
Dozens of people died after clashes broke out between fans during the match between N’zérékoré and Labé. Prime Minister Mamadou Oury Bah confirmed the tragedy and called for calm. 
What Sparked the Guinea Football Match Stampede?
The stampede began after a controversial decision by the referee. Fans of Labé, angered by the call, threw stones onto the pitch.
This quickly escalated into chaos. Police then used tear gas to control the situation. As tensions grew, a stampede broke out, resulting in numerous casualties.
Scenes from the Guinea Football Match Stampede
Eyewitnesses described a scene of chaos. A doctor, who was at the hospital, said, “There are bodies lined up as far as the eye can see in the hospital. The morgue is full.”
Videos from the stadium show bodies scattered across the ground, some of them appearing to be children. Fans scrambled to escape the violence, some attempting to climb over the stadium walls.
Rescue Efforts and Government Response to the Match Stampede
Local authorities responded immediately after the stampede. Prime Minister Bah stated that hospitals were working to treat the injured.
He added that authorities are focusing on restoring calm in the area. Regional security forces have mobilized to prevent further escalation.
Calls for Action After the Stampede
Following the tragic stampede, local opposition groups criticized the government’s response. The National Alliance for Change and Democracy placed significant blame on authorities.
They argued that officials could have handled the situation better. Meanwhile, the authorities promise to investigate the causes of the tragedy.
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