Fifty-six people have died and multiple others injured in a stampede at a football stadium in southern Guinea following clashes between fans, prompting an investigation by authorities to determine responsibility. The incident occurred during a local tournament final in Nzerekore city, where security forces used tear gas to control chaos sparked by a disputed penalty, resulting in deaths of children and critical injuries. The National Alliance for Alternation and Democracy coalition has called for an inquiry, linking the tournament to political agendas of Guinea’s military leader Mamadi Doumbouya, who took power in 2021 after ousting President Alpha Conde.
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