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| Deadly stampede at DR Congo football match | Deadly stampede at DR Congo football match |
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| At least 15 people have been killed in a stampede at a football match in the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kinshasa, officials say. | At least 15 people have been killed in a stampede at a football match in the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kinshasa, officials say. |
| Reports say the trouble began after police fired tear gas in the crowded stadium, causing panic. More than 20 people were injured. | Reports say the trouble began after police fired tear gas in the crowded stadium, causing panic. More than 20 people were injured. |
| Local fans were unhappy after the home team, ASV Club, were defeated 1-0 by Tout Puissant Mazembe from Lubumbashi. | Local fans were unhappy after the home team, ASV Club, were defeated 1-0 by Tout Puissant Mazembe from Lubumbashi. |
| Stampedes are a frequent occurrence at mass events in the country. | Stampedes are a frequent occurrence at mass events in the country. |
| "Four policemen were harassed by supporters. When they fired tear gas, the stampede began, causing the deaths," the local minister for central Kinshasa, Emmanuel Akweti, told Reuters news agency. | "Four policemen were harassed by supporters. When they fired tear gas, the stampede began, causing the deaths," the local minister for central Kinshasa, Emmanuel Akweti, told Reuters news agency. |
| Last month, at least 14 were crushed to death at a tribute festival for popular Congolese singer King Kester Emeneya. | Last month, at least 14 were crushed to death at a tribute festival for popular Congolese singer King Kester Emeneya. |
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