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| Guinea concert stampede kills 24 | Guinea concert stampede kills 24 |
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| At least 24 people have died in a stampede at a beach concert in Conakry, the capital of Guinea. | At least 24 people have died in a stampede at a beach concert in Conakry, the capital of Guinea. |
| The president's office has declared a week of national mourning after what it called a "tragic drama" at a concert by the Guinean rap group Instinct Killers. | The president's office has declared a week of national mourning after what it called a "tragic drama" at a concert by the Guinean rap group Instinct Killers. |
| Dozens of people were also injured, according to police sources quoted by the AFP news agency. | Dozens of people were also injured, according to police sources quoted by the AFP news agency. |
| The concert took place on Tuesday evening on a beach in Ratoma, a northern suburb of Conakry. | The concert took place on Tuesday evening on a beach in Ratoma, a northern suburb of Conakry. |
| The authorities were "shocked by the tragic drama caused by mass movements at a cultural event," said a statement from the president's office. | The authorities were "shocked by the tragic drama caused by mass movements at a cultural event," said a statement from the president's office. |
| Hospital sources said there were 13 girls among the dead. | Hospital sources said there were 13 girls among the dead. |
| Did you attend the concert? You can send us your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk using the subject line "Guinea concert". |