Security forces attempted to use tear gas after chaos erupted over a disputed penalty, leading to a stampede that killed 56 people and injured several others at a soccer stadium in southern Guinea. The government is investigating the incident.
Security forces tried to use tear gas to restore calm after the chaos that followed a disputed penalty .Fifty-six people have been killed and several injured during a stampede at a soccer stadium in southern Guinea .Authorities are investigating to find out who is responsible for the stampede.Fifty-six people have been killed and several injured in a stampede at a soccer stadium in southern Guinea , following clashes between fans, Guinea 's government said on Monday.
Among the victims were several children according to local media and a coalition of political parties. Videos from the event show fans in a section of the stadium shouting and protesting the refereeing before clashes broke out.Local media reported that security forces tried to use tear gas to restore calm after the chaos that followed a disputed penalty.
The National Alliance for Alternation and Democracy opposition coalition called for an investigation.
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