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Police fire tear gas after fans invade pitch in East Java, triggering a stampede that killed and injured hundreds.

“This is a historic tragedy, not only for football in Indonesia but football internationally. The tragedy comes as Indonesia is scheduled to host the FIFA U-20 World Cup in May and June next year. Police in East Java province said thousands of fans of Arema FC stormed the pitch at Kanjuruhan Stadium after their team lost 3-2 to Persebaya Surabaya. It also banned Arema FC from hosting home games for the rest of the season. Some suffocated in the chaos while others were trampled to death. He also said the government had recommended only 38,000 tickets be printed, but there was instead a sell-out crowd of 42,000.

At least 174 people have died in a stampede after tear gas fired by police sparked panic among fans rioting after a soccer match in Indonesia, in one of ...

In April 2001, more than 40 people are crushed to death during a soccer match at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, South Africa. Witnesses said fans flooded the Kanjuruhan Stadium pitch and demanded that Arema management explain why, after 23 years of undefeated home matches against rival Persebaya, this one ended in a loss. Indonesia is due to host the 2023 FIFA under-20 World Cup, with 24 participating teams. “I deeply regret this tragedy and I hope this is the last soccer tragedy in this country," Indonesian President [Indonesia](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/indonesia-quake-rattles-residents-only-one-hurt-minor-damage-rcna8676), in one of the worst sporting tragedies in the world. [FIFA](https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/fifa-to-use-new-high-tech-for-offside-calls-at-world-cup/3759156/), the world soccer body, which called the incident "a tragedy beyond comprehension."

Brawls are common among rival Indonesian soccer fans, so much so that the organizer had banned Persebaya supporters from Arema's stadium. But violence still ...

“We must continue to maintain sportsmanship, humanity and a sense of brotherhood of the Indonesian nation.” Hundreds of soccer fans, mostly wearing black shirts, held a candlelight vigil on Sunday night at Gelora Bung Karno, Indonesia’s largest sport stadium in the capital, Jakarta, for the victims of the disaster. Brawls were reported outside the stadium during and after the semifinals of the East Java Governor’s Cup, which ended with Persebaya beating Arema 4-2. In April 2001, more than 40 people are crushed to death during a soccer match at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, South Africa. “Officers fired tear gas directly at spectators in the stands, forcing us to run toward the exit,” he said. Youth and Sports Minister Zainudin Amali said the incident “has certainly injured our soccer image.” Indonesia is due to host the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup from May 20 to June 11, with 24 participating teams. People must be warned that tear gas will be used and allowed to disperse. National Police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo said the death toll had been revised to 125 from 174, after authorities found some of the victims were counted twice. Asked what triggered the panic, he replied: “Tear gas.” In the chaos, 34 died at the stadium, including two officers, and some reports include children among the casualties. At least five police vehicles were toppled and set ablaze outside the stadium. It was among the deadliest disasters ever at a sporting event.

Witnesses describe how police use of teargas led to brutal crushes that killed 125 football fans in East Java.

“The sound of shots ringing out was so deafening. “The fans were forced to break it down just to leave the field. Within only 20 minutes, the police truck I rode in was set alight by an angry mob. It was fired because the fans had acted anarchically and entered the field, he said. When he tried to escape, he saw two children who had lost their parents in the chaos. “I held out in the stands even as the gas strangled my throat,” he said. So when the crowd broke, it was full of panicked and suffocating people with burning eyes,” he said. “In my 20 years as an [Arema fan], I have never felt as terrified as I did that night.” “Some on the pitch had tried to get into the players’ locker room, but people on the stands were just watching. He saw teargas fired five times at people waiting in the southern end. When teargas was fired, everyone in the stands rushed to leave. “There was absolutely no tendency to attack Persebaya’s players,” he added.

Deaths in Indonesia are latest tragedies in soccer history · 1982 Russian soccer disaster cloaked in secrecy · 97 fans died at Hillsborough Stadium.

I couldn’t count [the dead],” said Ghana’s Deputy Sports Minister, Joe Aggrey said at the time, adding, “From the information that I have, I think the lack of control — and I don’t want to prejudge the situation but — I think that it was the tear gas that caused the problem.” Gates at the 40,000-seat stadium reportedly were locked. Hooliganism was initially blamed before Soviet media later reported that police had channeled fans through a single corridor at Luzhniki Stadium, causing them to be crushed as others tried to run back into the stadium when they heard that Spartak had scored a late goal in a battle for a place in the UEFA Cup final 16. Reports from the chaos that fuels disasters are often sketchy, and that is particularly true of the Oct. “The people were getting disturbed by the way in which they were taking the pitch invader away. After a referee disallowed Peru’s tying goal in the final minutes, fans stormed the Estadio Nacional field and threw objects at police, whose decision to throw tear gas canisters into the crowd drove fans toward locked exits in stadium tunnels.

MALANG, Indonesia - A stampede at a soccer stadium in Indonesia has killed at least 125 people and injured more than 320 after police sought to quell ...

Indonesia is scheduled to host the FIFA under-20 World Cup in May and June next year. Periodic stadium disasters have horrified fans around the world. (1500 GMT), followed by scuffles, and what appeared to be clouds of tear gas and unconscious fans being carried out of the venue. Some 42,000 tickets had been issued for a stadium designed to hold 38,000 people, he said. “Many lives have been wasted.” [Asian Football Confederation](https://www.the-afc.com/en/about_afc/about_afc/the_president/news/afc_president_expresses_shock_sadness_over_loss_of_lives_in_indonesia_football_1.html), Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, said in a statement he was “deeply shocked and saddened to hear such tragic news coming out of football-loving Indonesia“, expressing condolences for the victims, their families and friends. The head of the MALANG, Indonesia - A stampede at a soccer stadium in Indonesia has killed at least 125 people and injured more than 320 after police sought to quell violence on the pitch, authorities said on Sunday, in one of the world's worst stadium disasters. FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in a statement to Reuters that the football world was in “a state of shock following the tragic incidents that have taken place in Indonesia” and the event was “dark day for all involved”. MALANG, Indonesia, Oct 2 (Reuters) – A stampede at a soccer stadium in Indonesia has killed at least 125 people and injured more than 320 after police sought to quell violence on the pitch, authorities said on Sunday, in one of the world’s worst stadium disasters. On Sunday mourners gathered outside the gates of the stadium to lay flowers for the victims. The stadium disaster appeared to be the

At least 174 people were killed and 180 injured in a stampede and riot at a soccer match in Indonesia, officials said on Sunday, in one of the world's worst ...

The Malang stadium disaster appeared to be the deadliest since 1964, when 328 people were reported dead in a riot and crush when Peru hosted Argentina at Estadio Nacional. Indonesia is scheduled to host the Fifa Under-20 World Cup in May and June next year. There have been outbreaks of trouble at matches in Indonesia before, with strong rivalries between clubs sometimes leading to violence among supporters. police fired tear gas at football supporters in fatal attempt at "crowd control" in malang, indonesia. He said 42,000 tickets had been issued for a stadium that is only supposed to hold 38,000 people. Amnesty International Indonesia slammed the security measures, saying the “use of excessive force by the state ...

At least 125 people died when soccer fans rushed the field after a professional soccer match in Malang, Indonesia, on Saturday. Many were trampled.

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Supporters of Arema FC and rival Persebaya Surabaya, two of Indonesia's biggest soccer teams, clashed in the stands after home team Arema FC was defeated 3-2 at ...

Condolences poured in for victims and family, with the English Premier League also sharing a message of condolence. “(This is) in order to avoid friction and clashes between supporters,” he said. “Sportsmanship, humanity and brotherhood should be upheld in Indonesia.” Criticism is also growing over the police’s handling of Saturday’s event. No life is worth football.” Persebaya match.

Criticism grows after 125 people died in a crush at a football stadium where officers fired teargas on fans invading the pitch.

On Sunday, Arema fans threw flower petals at the club’s lion mascot monument outside the stadium in tribute to the victims. Manchester United and Barcelona posted tributes online while Spanish football clubs were to observe a minute’s silence. Police said 3,000 people stormed the pitch. Many of the victims were trampled or choked to death, according to police. My eyes were burning because of the teargas. many were trampled on their way to the exit gate.

The death of at least 125 people at a soccer match on Saturday is a tragic reminder that Indonesia is one of the most dangerous countries in which to attend ...

The police themselves have stated that the deaths occurred after police use of tear gas on the crowd resulted in a stampede at the stadium exits," Hamid said in a statement. The Asian Football Confederation is expected to announce its decision on the 2023 tournament on Oct. It is vying with South Korea and Qatar to become host of the continental championship after China relinquished its staging rights in May. "We are very pleased to see the preparations in Indonesia," Roberto Grassi, Head of Youth Tournaments for FIFA said. In 2016, police were accused of killing 16-year-old supporter Muhammad Fahreza at a game between Persija and Persela Lamongan, resulting in mass demonstrations demanding an end to police brutality. Arema intense rivalry with Surabaya meant that no visiting fans were allowed in the stadium on the weekend.

This picture taken on October 1, 2022 shows members of the Indonesian army securing the pitch after a football match between Arema FC and Persebaya Surabaya at ...

, singing songs in support of Arema FC and placing police tape on the complex's fence. "Investigate thoroughly. "One of our messages is for the authorities to investigate this (incident) thoroughly. murderer!" "My siblings were killed. The tragedy on Saturday night in the city of Malang also saw 323 people injured.

A soccer stampede in Indonesia killed at least 125 people on the weekend, with 17 children among them, , as pressure builds on the Southeast Asian nation to ...

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Indonesia has set up an independent team to investigate a crowd crush at a soccer stadium that killed 125 people, including 32 children, authorities said on ...

Police and sport officials have been sent to Malang to investigate what is one of the world's deadliest stadium disasters. The official has earlier put the death toll of children at 17. FIFA, which called incident a "dark day for all involved in football and a tragedy beyond comprehension", has asked Indonesian football authorities for a report on the incident. In an address on Sunday, Pope Francis said he had prayed for those who have lost their lives and for the injured from the disaster. A tearful Arema FC president Gilang Widya Pramana apologised on Monday to the victims of the stampede and said he took full responsibility. Panic-stricken spectators stampeded as they tried to escape the overpacked stadium in Malang, East Java, on Saturday after police fired tear gas to disperse fans from the losing home side who ran onto the pitch at the end of the BRI Liga 1 match in the domestic league.

Questions remain about why the police used tear gas to disperse fans in the overcrowded stadium. At least 125 people died, many trampled, after Saturday's ...

The blame was first put on football hooligans, but Soviet news media later said the police had forced fans out through a single corridor at the Luzhniki Stadium, where they were crushed as others tried to rush back into the stadium after hearing news of a late goal from the Soviet side. The deadly crush at a match between a Moscow team and the visiting Dutch side on Oct. The gas inevitably pushes people to disperse and run away, and asking the question of where the people will run is paramount, Mr. Most of those killed were trampled to death in the tunnels, but an unknown number were shot by the police. In that May 24, 1964, [episode](https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-27540668), some fans stormed the field of the Estadio Nacional, and others hurled objects at the police, who responded by throwing tear gas grenades, driving panicking crowds into locked exit corridors. West said that at the match on Saturday night in Malang, the firing of tear gas threw all those present into a panic — whether they were causing trouble or just happened to be in the stadium. Later that night, hundreds of Arema fans gathered in at the Gajayana stadium, where the team had won their first title, for a vigil. Clubs in the top division of the Spanish league paused before their games on Sunday, with players from Espanyol and Valencia gathering arm-in-arm at the center circle as music softly played for a minute. “The thoughts of everyone at Liverpool Football Club are with all those affected at this time,” Police officers began shooting tear gas canisters into the crowd and beating fans with batons, witnesses said, and in a rush to flee the stadium fans piled up against narrow exits, crushing each other. On Twitter, one of the top trending topics in Indonesia was “National Police Chief,” with many Indonesians calling for his removal. Flares are often thrown onto the field, and riot police are a regular presence at many matches.

The death of at least 125 people at a league game between host Arema FC of East Java's Malang city and Persebaya Surabaya on Saturday is a tragic reminder, ...

After Halid was banned from running for another term, a rival league, federation and national team emerged. Restrictions on visiting fans also have failed in the past. That sparked a rush for exits in an overcrowded stadium. Arema's intense rivalry with Surabaya meant no visiting fans were allowed in the stadium on the weekend. Since Saturday, the domestic league has been suspended. Indonesia was the first Asian team ever to play at a World Cup -- participating in 1938 as Dutch East Indies -- but despite a national passion for the sport, it has never returned after years of corruption, violence and mismanagement.

Police maintain that their lives were in danger but families from the victims and experts say the use of tear gas in the crowded stadium was unwarranted.

Sambo was dishonorably discharged in September for his part in the scandal, which is now widely considered one of the worst cases of police corruption in Indonesia’s history. “This is not to dismiss the serious threats [the police] may have faced,” Baker said, noting that there were two officers among the dead. This was not a situation that warranted the use of tear gas, she added. [said Monday](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufzbcuok9fc&t=3503s) that he will launch an independent inquiry, investigating whether laws were broken in the post-match commotion and what measures can be taken to prevent similar disasters. Hundreds gathered for vigils and protests Sunday night in Malang, many of them calling for the government to launch an independent investigation into what happened. “I have no idea why they did this.”

Indonesia says dozens of children, the youngest believed to be just three, are among the dead.

Fleeing fans "went out to one point at the exit. "A mother fainted while hugging her child, next to her the boy fainted," he said. Only about 3,000 who entered the pitch," he said. He said he had heard more than 20 tear gas shots towards spectators at the stadium. After that I jumped into the field and went down through the side door," he said. "We would like to convey that... She didn't return home, in the morning her friends were looking for her," Ms Andayanengtyas said. "We looked for her in the ER, but she wasn't there. Then I used a scarf to keep the smoke away. Indonesia's deputy minister of children and women affairs said the children were aged between three and 17. "Then some supporters picked up the mother and the boy to get out of the stadium. Home team Arema FC supporters ran onto the pitch when the match ended in a 3-2 defeat to their rivals Persebaya Surabaya.

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If you want to post a public comment, you can do that at the bottom of the page. In a written rebuttal, the scientists called it a “flawed extrapolation” of data from a limited number of monitoring sites representing a tiny fraction of the overall orangutan population. Herlambang, who teaches law at Gadjah Madah University, said attacks on environmental dissent had increased in the past five years. “I would love to see data that actually argues we’re wrong,” he added. The plan, known as a SRAK, has not been re-issued. (Tapanuli orangutans, which would previously have been counted as Sumatran orangutans, were identified as a separate species in 2017, with a population of around 800.) Some of the sites had been used to release captive orangutans into the wild, further inflating the numbers, they added. The ministry didn’t respond to requests for comment. According to an Indonesian activist who didn’t want to be named “due to the anti-criticism attitude of our government that could jeopardize our urgent work in the field,” the ministry revoked the SRAK because it was “considered to have delivered negative voices as it contains the narrative of deforestation as the main threat and that orangutans are critically endangered.” [wrote](https://www.thejakartapost.com/opinion/2022/09/14/orangutan-conservation-needs-agreement-on-data-and-trends.html) in the Post that “a wide range of scientific studies show that all three orangutan species have declined in the past few decades and that nowhere are populations growing.” - The banning of the five is the latest in a string of actions by the current government that local and foreign academics have slammed as “repressing science.” The letter accused the five scientists of writing with “negative intentions” that could “discredit” the government and ordered regional conservation authorities not only to bar them from operating but to report the activities of any foreign researchers, and of any Indonesian ones with foreign funding, to ministry headquarters.

As Indonesian families bury their dead, questions are being asked as to how a soccer match attended only by supporters of the home team descended into chaos ...

MALANG, Indonesia, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Indonesia on Monday set up an independent team to investigate a stampede at a soccer stadium that killed 125 people, ...

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At least 125 people died over the weekend in Indonesia when a soccer match between two teams that were fierce rivals ended in a , marking one of the world's ...

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Indonesia's Jakarta Composite index may have faced a couple of bumps in the road in 2022, but it's the best-performing major Asia-Pacific index so far.

But that may mean the country is a good candidate for investment within North Asia, Moe added. we advise caution and a nimble-footed approach to the energy sector in particular, and to Indonesia in general," he wrote in a report dated Sept. "But they are now, with the interest rate cycle turning, and so that's been a very significant tailwind for the Asean markets." The Southeast Asian country is a commodity exporter. "Given the decline in energy prices … Foreign investment into stocks has driven the index higher, and Indonesia is benefiting from higher commodity prices, according to Maynard Arif, head of Indonesia equities at DBS Group Research.

As public anger grew over the tragedy, police moved to punish those responsible for the crush in the city of Malang that witnesses say started when officers ...

That's the kind of fear you usually get when you travel to a game here," Indonesian football pundit Pangeran Siahaan told AFP. "The doors were closed, that's why people were pushing. They were panicking because of the tear gas." It said the probe would take two to three weeks to complete. "Many of the victims were those who were in the stand. As public anger grew over the tragedy, police moved to punish those responsible for the crush in the city of Malang that witnesses say started when officers fired tear gas into packed stands to quell a pitch invasion.