Approximately 50 football fans, including children, died in a stampede at a crowded stadium during a local tournament in Nzerekore, Guinea.
Local media reported that security forces used teargas to quell the unrest, which ensued after a disputed referee decision that angered supporters.
The Prime Minister expressed government sorrow over the tragic incident but did not specify the number of deaths or injuries.
The coalition of political parties called for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the stampede and ensuing violence.
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