Over 100 killed after clash erupted between football fans in Guinea, video gone viral
Xtra Time Web Desk: Over 100 people reportedly lost their lives in Guinea's largest city, N'Zerekore, on Sunday following violent clashes during a football match. Videos circulating on social media depict chaotic scenes, with fans scrambling to climb fences to escape the turmoil. The violence reportedly erupted after a controversial referee decision.
The match was part of a tournament honoring Guinea's junta leader, Mamadi Doumbouya, who seized power in a 2021 coup. Doumbouya, who became interim president after ousting Alpha Conde, initially vowed a return to civilian rule but extended the transition timeline.
#Alerte/N’zérékoré : La finale du tournoi doté du trophée « Général Mamadi Doumbouya » vire au dr.ame… pic.twitter.com/fjTvdxoe0v
— Guineeinfos.com (@guineeinfos_com) December 1, 2024
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Speculation about his potential candidacy in the 2025 elections has intensified despite junta-imposed restrictions against military leaders running for office.
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❗️???????? - At least 100 people lost their lives in violent clashes between rival fans during a football match in N'zerekore, Guinea.
This tragic event, which occurred at the end of a game, resulted in hundreds of fatalities. Medical sources confirmed… pic.twitter.com/xV3COoViUE
Guinea has faced escalating political unrest under Doumbouya's authoritarian regime. Opposition figures have been jailed or exiled, and protests have grown amid worsening poverty despite the nation's rich resources. The N'Zerekore incident underscores the fragility of the situation, as protesters retaliated by setting a local police station ablaze.
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A doctor told AFP that the city morgue is overwhelmed, further highlighting the scale of the tragedy. The ongoing instability raises concerns as Guinea approaches its next electoral cycle.
