Indonesia

2022 - 10 - 2

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129 killed in crowd stampede during football match riot in Indonesia (Kyodo News Plus)

At least 129 people were killed and about 180 others injured during a crowd stampede following the eruption of violence at a soccer match in Indonesia's ...

Nico said only Arema supporters were at the stadium, with Persebaya supporters watching the match virtually in Surabaya. The riot occurred after Persebaya from the provincial capital of Surabaya beat Arema FC from Malang, prompting a number of angry Arema supporters to invade the pitch and chase after Persebaya players and officials, according to the police and video footage posted on news websites. At least 129 people were killed and about 180 others injured during a crowd stampede following the eruption of violence at a football match in Indonesia's East Java Province on Saturday night, police said Sunday.

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Live Updates: Deadly Stampede at Indonesian Soccer Game (The New York Times)

After a home team loss, fans ran onto the field and were confronted by the police, who used tear gas. In the panic that ensued, many were trampled, ...

In the video, people were heard cursing the police. Another Twitter user uploaded a video that showed soldiers with shields and batons kicking and hitting fans who had rushed onto the field. “There were no victims of beatings or mistreatment of the supporters,” he said. In a telephone interview with The New York Times, Ms. “And I hope this is the last football tragedy in the country.” Flares are often thrown on the field, and riot police are a regular presence at many matches. If there wasn’t tear gas, there wouldn’t be such a riot.” In a televised speech to the nation, President Joko Widodo said he had asked the national police chief to do a thorough investigation into what happened. Mahfud MD, Indonesia’s coordinating minister for political, legal and security affairs, said that the local football committee had printed 42,000 tickets, more than the stadium’s 38,000 capacity. [deadliest episodes](https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-27540668) in the history of soccer. In the panic that ensued, many were trampled, leaving at least 150 people dead. There was confusion about the death toll — the government-backed National Human Rights Commission said 153 people died, while the Arema football club put the number at 182.

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174 die in Indonesian football riot in one of sport's worst disasters (Financial Times)

Stampede in East Java comes as country prepares to host men's under-20 Fifa World Cup in 2023.

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129 soccer fans, riot police killed at match in Indonesia (Los Angeles Times)

Panic erupts at an Indonesian soccer match after police fired tear gas to dispel rioting, leaving 130 dead, mostly trampled to death.

In April 2001, more than 40 people were crushed to death during a soccer match at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. Fighting was reported outside the stadium during and after the semifinal round match of the East Java Governor’s Cup, which ended with Persebaya beating Arema 4-2. “We must continue to maintain sportsmanship, humanity and a sense of brotherhood of the Indonesian nation.” Some suffocated and others were trampled as hundreds ran toward the exit to avoid the tear gas. Tear gas is banned at soccer stadiums by FIFA, the sport’s international governing body. Disappointed after their team’s loss, thousands of Arema supporters, known as “Aremanias,” reacted by throwing bottles and other objects at players and officials.

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How a deadly crush at an Indonesia soccer match unfolded (Reuters)

At least 174 people were killed and around 180 injured at a soccer match in Indonesia after panicked fans were trying to flee during a riot, ...

Screams can be heard near the exit gate as fans attempt to flee with women and children among those caught in the crush, according to an account on Twitter posted by a fan. Video footage shot by a Reuters witness shows fans clashing with police on the pitch. He says 42,000 tickets had been issued for a stadium that is only supposed to hold 38,000 people.

EXPLAINER: What's behind Indonesia's deadly soccer match? (Toronto Star)

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Violence and a deadly stampede that erupted following a domestic league soccer match Saturday night marked another tragedy i...

Rights group Amnesty International urged Indonesia to investigate the use of tear gas at the stadium and ensure that those found in violations are tried in open court. The angry supporters became aggressive because the officers on the field did not allow them to enter the already-full stadium. The most well-know feud is between Persija Jakarta and Persib Bandung. Data from an Indonesian football watchdog organization, Save Our Soccer, said that at least 86 Indonesian soccer supporters died since 1995 related to supporting their club during the match. Fans threw bottles and other objects at players and soccer officials and rioting spread outside the stadium, where at least five police cars were toppled and set ablaze and others damaged. Here’s a look at how the chaos occurred and what is being done to prevent future incidents.

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Indonesia stadium tragedy: At least 130 dead, state media reports (CNN)

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.

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174 dead after fans stampede to exit soccer match in Indonesia (NBC News)

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."

Indonesia soccer death toll rises to 174 (The Singleton Argus)

At least 174 people have been killed and scores more injured in a stampede and riot at a...

He alleged 42,000 tickets had been issued for a stadium that is only supposed to hold 38,000 people. to contain or control such crowds cannot be justified at all". "It had gotten anarchic. Advertisement FIFA has requested a report on the incident, and a team from the sport's governing in Indonesia has been sent to Malang to investigate, PSSI secretary general Yunus Nusi said. The death toll from a stampede at a soccer stadium in Indonesia's East Java province has been revised down to 125, a government official has said.

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Stampede, riot at Indonesia soccer match kill 129, police say (Reuters)

JAKARTA, Oct 2 (Reuters) - At least 129 people were killed and around 180 injured at a soccer match in Indonesia after panicked fans were trampled and ...

Indonesia is scheduled to host the FIFA under-20 World Cup in May and June next year. Scuffles can be seen, with what appeared to be tear gas in the air. He said 42,000 tickets had been issued for a stadium that is only supposed to hold 38,000 people. "It had gotten anarchic. When supporters of the losing home team invaded the pitch in East Java province on Saturday night to express their frustration, officers fired tear gas in an attempt to control the situation, triggering a stampede and cases of suffocation, East Java police chief Nico Afinta told reporters. JAKARTA, Oct 2 (Reuters) - At least 129 people were killed and around 180 injured at a soccer match in Indonesia after panicked fans were trampled and crushed trying to flee during a riot, police said on Sunday, in what appeared to be one of the world's worst stadium

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174 die as tear gas triggers crush at Indonesia soccer match (Alberta Prime Times)

MALANG, Indonesia (AP) — Panic and a chaotic run for exits after police fired tear gas at an Indonesian soccer match to drive away rioting fans left at ...

“We must continue to maintain sportsmanship, humanity and a sense of brotherhood of the Indonesian nation.” 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. In the chaos, 34 died at the stadium, including two officers, and some reports include children among the casualties. 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. Attention immediately focused on the police use of tear gas, which is banned at soccer stadiums by FIFA.

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AUKUS One-Year Anniversary, Indonesia's Response During NPT ... (Modern Diplomacy)

Australia intends to respond to Chinese hegemony in the Asia Pacific. Exactly a year ago, Indonesia, represented by the Ministry of foreign affairs in September ...

As Southeast Asia’s ten nations move clearly but unevenly into the global economy and in accordance with the information and technology needs of the twenty-first century, the US has a unique opportunity to assist influence the growth of this region and the lives of its people. [rising China](http://www.eastlaw.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Can-China-Rise-Peacefully_-_-The-National-Interest.pdf)” to be a menace to both the US and the whole region. [regional security alliances](https://www.cfr.org/defense-and-security/security-alliances?topics=338®ions=115&type=All) and maintaining excellent ties with its allies, most notably Japan, which is an economic superpower with significant influence in the Asia-Pacific region due to its geostrategic location. For example, the Strait of Malacca, which is one of the world’s busiest maritime lanes, is a critical area of interest for both China and the US. In conclusion, Indonesia moderately played a significant role for South Korea and recently both countries really upgraded their ties by holding many mutual projects, but we can’t be blind that Vietnam was way forward in captivating South Korea’s market as it reflected by the bilateral trade volume and one of the earlier Asian countries to established a bilateral trade agreement with South Korea. The non-inclusion of Indonesia as a collection of AUKUS countries makes Indonesia also have to respond to the AUKUS project, namely the Australian Nuclear Submarine. As Indonesia just barely ratified the IK-CEPA in August 2022, it’s hard to set the significance of the IK-CEPA effect on both countries’ trade. Indonesia had opposed AUKUS, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia stated Australia’s nuclear submarines, especially the nuclear program close to Indonesian waters. For instance the US-India deal, the US has taken the lead in acquitting India of the charges. In response to the arms race, Indonesia gave a warning signal to Australia by complying with the normativity of international law. The case stems from the acceleration of Chinese hegemony in the South China Sea because there are strategic sea lanes and potential oil and gas wealth. The dilemma experienced by Indonesia in responding to the arms race in the region reaps many concerns.

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Explainer: What's behind Indonesia's deadly soccer match? (Sportsnet.ca)

Violence, tear gas and a deadly crush that erupted following a domestic league soccer match Saturday night marked another tragedy in Indonesian football.

Rights group Amnesty International urged Indonesia to investigate the use of tear gas at the stadium and ensure that those found in violations are tried in open court. Two months later, fans hurled flares and bottles at each other in another match in Kuala Lumpur. The most well-know feud is between Persija Jakarta and Persib Bandung. Fans threw bottles and other objects at players and soccer officials and violence spread outside the stadium, where at least five police cars were toppled and set ablaze and others damaged. Fans are strongly attached to their clubs, and such fanaticism often ends in violence and hooliganism. Here's a look at how the chaos occurred and what is being done to prevent future incidents:

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174 dead after fans stampede to exit soccer match in Indonesia (AM800 (iHeartRadio))

Panic at an Indonesian soccer match after police fired tear gas to stop brawls left 129 dead, mostly trampled to death, police said Sunday.

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. "We must continue to maintain sportsmanship, humanity and a sense of brotherhood of the Indonesian nation." In April 2001, more than 40 people are crushed to death during a soccer match at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, South Africa. The statement did not mention the use of tear gas. 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. Attention immediately focused on the police use of tear gas, which is banned at soccer stadiums by FIFA.

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Indonesian soccer match stampede leaves more than 120 dead (ESPN)

Panic at an Indonesian soccer match after police fired tear gas to stop brawls left over 120 dead, police said Sunday.

Brawls were reported outside the stadium during and after the semifinal round match of the East Java Governor's Cup, which ended with Persebaya beating Arema 4-2. In April 2001, more than 40 people were crushed to death during a soccer match at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, South Africa. Some suffocated and others were trampled as hundreds of people ran to the exit in an effort to avoid the tear gas. "We must continue to maintain sportsmanship, humanity and a sense of brotherhood of the Indonesian nation." Fans flooded the Kanjuruhan Stadium pitch in protest and demanded that Arema management explain why, after 23 years of undefeated home games, this match ended in a loss, witnesses said. Indonesia is due to host the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup from May 20 to June 11, with 24 participating teams.

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125 die as tear gas triggers crush at Indonesia soccer match (Sportsnet.ca)

Panic and a chaotic run for exits after police fired tear gas at an Indonesian soccer match to drive away rampaging fans left at least 125 dead, ...

“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. 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.” Indonesia is due to host the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup from May 20 to June 11, with 24 participating teams. In the chaos, 34 died at the stadium, including two officers, and some reports include children among the casualties. “Officers fired tear gas directly at spectators in the stands, forcing us to run toward the exit,” he said. Witnesses said fans flooded the Kanjuruhan Stadium pitch and demanded that Arema management explain why, after 23 years of undefeated home matches against Persebaya, this one ended in a loss. While FIFA has no control over domestic games, it has advised against the use of tear gas at soccer stadiums.

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Timeline: How did Indonesia's deadly football stampede unfold? (Aljazeera.com)

Chaos broke out after a local match in East Java province, triggering police to fire tear gas, resulting in the stampede. Indonesia Soccer Deaths. Football fans ...

- He also orders the suspension of the premier football league until a re-evaluation on match safety measures is carried out and tighter security put in place. - FIFA President Gianni Infantino says the football world is “in a state of shock”. The death toll has been revised down to 125 from 174.

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125 die as tear gas triggers crush at Indonesia soccer match (Hope Standard)

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.

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Indonesia: More than 120 dead in football stampede (BBC News)

Rioting supporters are tear-gassed by police, leading to one of the world's worst stadium disasters.

Fleeing fans "went out to one point at the exit. Only about 3,000 who entered the pitch," he said. "We would like to convey that... The stampede is the latest in a long line of disasters at stadiums. "It had gotten anarchic. At least 129 people have died in a stampede at an Indonesian football match, in one of the world's worst stadium disasters.

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125 die as tear gas triggers crush at Indonesia soccer match (CTV News)

Police firing tear gas after an Indonesian soccer match in an attempt to stop violence triggered a disastrous crush of fans making a panicked, ...

"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. The statement did not mention the use of tear gas. 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. People must be warned that tear gas will be used and allowed to disperse. Youth and Sports Minister Zainudin Amali said the incident "has certainly injured our soccer image." "Officers fired tear gas directly at spectators in the stands, forcing us to run toward the exit," he said. Asked what triggered the panic, he replied: "Tear gas." 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. In the chaos, 34 died at the stadium, including two officers, and some reports include children among the casualties. He came with his cousin to watch the game. At least five police vehicles were toppled and set ablaze outside the stadium.

125 die as tear gas triggers crush at Indonesia soccer match (The Province)

Indonesia's police chief in East Java province said that 127 people had died and 180 were injured after a crowd stampede at a soccer match.

In April 2001, more than 40 people are crushed to death during a soccer match at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, South Africa. 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. Indonesia is due to host the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup from May 20 to June 11, with 24 participating teams. “We must continue to maintain sportsmanship, humanity and a sense of brotherhood of the Indonesian nation.” Grieving relatives waited for information about their loved ones at Malang’s Saiful Anwar General Hospital. 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. “Officers fired tear gas directly at spectators in the stands, forcing us to run toward the exit,” he said. Witnesses said fans flooded the Kanjuruhan Stadium pitch and demanded that Arema management explain why, after 23 years of undefeated home matches against Persebaya, this one ended in a loss. While FIFA has no control over domestic games, it has advised against the use of tear gas at soccer stadiums.

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Soccer world reacts to disaster at Indonesia stadium (CTV News)

A minute of silence was observed before soccer matches around the world on Sunday in honour of victims of the disaster at a stadium in Indonesia that ...

"I would like to express our profound shock and sadness at last night's appalling events in East Java's Kanjuruhan stadium," he said. "The best thoughts for the family and everything." Ajax said "there should never be violence at a football match." Manchester United coach Ten Hag said it was "really a disaster ... "We don't think about these things, but it could quite easily happen. Witnesses described police officers beating fans with sticks and shields before shooting tear gas canisters directly into the crowds to stop violence but instead triggering a deadly crush.

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Hundreds killed, hurt in stampede at Indonesia football match (Aljazeera.com)

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.

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Deaths in Indonesia are latest tragedies in soccer history (The Washington Post)

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.

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Your Monday Briefing: Indonesia's Stadium Tragedy (The New York Times)

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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Indonesia football tragedy: questions mount over police response (The Guardian)

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.

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Stadium tragedy exposes Indonesia's troubled soccer history (Toronto Star)

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Gaining the right to host next year's Under-20 World Cup was a major milestone in Indonesia's soccer development, raising ho...

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. It is vying with South Korea and Qatar to become host of the continental championship after China relinquished its staging rights in May. The Asian Football Confederation is expected to announce its decision on the 2023 tournament on Oct. That was the last time Indonesia staged a major international soccer tournament. 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. We have had an encouraging visit and are confident of support from all stakeholders involved.” That sparked a rush for exits in an overcrowded stadium. Arema’s intense rivalry with Surabaya meant that no visiting fans were allowed in the stadium on the weekend. 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. “We are very pleased to see the preparations in Indonesia,” Roberto Grassi, Head of Youth Tournaments for FIFA said. Since Saturday, the domestic league has been suspended.

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The weekend stadium tragedy underscores the danger of watching ... (NPR)

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.

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Relatives mourn those crushed at Indonesia soccer match (Toronto Star)

JEMBER, Indonesia (AP) — Families and friends of some of the 125 people who died in a deadly crush after an Indonesia soccer match wailed in grief as ...

In a separate news conference, security minister Mohammad Mahfud said he will led an inquiry to investigate violations of the law in the stadium disaster. Rights group Amnesty International urged Indonesia to investigate the use of tear gas and ensure that those found in violations are tried in open court. Riot police trying to stop the violence fired tear gas, including toward the spectator stands, and triggered the disastrous crush of fans making a panicked, chaotic run for the exits. Data from Indonesia’s soccer watchdog, Save Our Soccer, showed 78 people have died in game-related incidents over the past 28 years. Police say 323 people overall were injured in the crush, some of them still in critical condition. Widodo ordered the premier soccer league suspended until safety is reevaluated and security is tightened. Witnesses said fans flooded the pitch and demanded that Arema management explain why, after 23 years of undefeated home matches against Persebaya, Saturday night’s ended in a 3-2 defeat. Mukid found Hikmah’s body laid at a building in the stadium compound, her face full of bluish bruises and broken ribs. At least five police vehicles were toppled and set ablaze outside the stadium. President Joko Widodo ordered an investigation of security procedures, and the president of FIFA called the deaths “a dark day for all involved in football and a tragedy beyond comprehension.” A dozen friends traveled to see the match but Hikmah was one of only four who entered the stadium because tickets were sold out, her friend, Abdul Mukid, said Monday in an Associated Press interview. Seventeen children were among the dead.

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Relatives mourn those crushed at Indonesia soccer match (Sportsnet.ca)

Families and friends of some of the 125 people who died in a deadly crush after an Indonesia soccer match wailed in grief as the bodies of the victims were ...

Riot police trying to stop the violence fired tear gas, including toward the spectator stands, and triggered the disastrous crush of fans making a panicked, chaotic run for the exits. Witnesses said fans flooded the pitch and demanded that Arema management explain why, after 23 years of undefeated home matches against Persebaya, Saturday night's ended in a 3-2 defeat. Police say 323 people overall were injured in the crush, some of them still in critical condition. Mukid found Hikmah's body laid at a building in the stadium compound, her face full of bluish bruises and broken ribs. A dozen friends travelled to see the match but Hikmah was one of only four who entered the stadium because tickets were sold out, her friend, Abdul Mukid, said Monday in an Associated Press interview. The crush was among the world's deadliest disasters ever at a sporting event.

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Live Updates: Investigations Start Into Indonesia Soccer Deaths (The New York Times)

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.

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What's behind Indonesia's deadly soccer match? (TSN)

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Violence, tear gas and a deadly crush that erupted following a domestic league soccer match Saturday night marked another tragedy ...

Rights group Amnesty International urged Indonesia to investigate the use of tear gas at the stadium and ensure that those found in violations are tried in open court. Two months later, fans hurled flares and bottles at each other in another match in Kuala Lumpur. The most well-known feud is between Persija Jakarta and Persib Bandung. Fans threw bottles and other objects at players and soccer officials and violence spread outside the stadium, where at least five police cars were toppled and set ablaze and others damaged. Here's a look at how the chaos occurred and what is being done to prevent future incidents: Here's a look at how the chaos occurred and what is being done to prevent future incidents.

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Anger mounts toward police as Indonesia reels from stadium tragedy (The Washington Post)

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.”

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Indonesia sets October coal benchmark at record $330.97 per tonne (Reuters)

Indonesia has set its October coal benchmark price at a record high of $330.97 per tonne, as demand from Europe rises, its energy ministry said on Monday.

Global supply shortages and growing energy security concerns have driven an unprecedented rebound in coal demand. It also broke the previous record of $323.91 per tonne in June. "The reactivation of coal power plants in a number of European countries has contributed to the rise of global coal demand," the ministry said in a statement.

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Indonesia: Fans 'died in the arms' of players in stadium crush (BBC News)

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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As Indonesia paints rosy picture for orangutans, scientists ask ... (Mongabay.com)

Erik Meijaard, Serge Wich, Julie Sherman, Marc Ancrenaz and Hjalmar Kühl were blocked from carrying out conservation-related research in the country after ...

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.

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Stadium tragedy exposes Indonesia's troubled soccer history (CTV News)

Indonesian police fired tear gas in an attempt to stop violence triggered a disastrous crush of 03:06. 125 people killed in soccer riot and stampede.

It is vying with South Korea and Qatar to become host of the continental championship after China relinquished its staging rights in May. The Asian Football Confederation is expected to announce its decision on the 2023 tournament on Oct. "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. Restrictions on visiting fans also have failed in the past. Arema's intense rivalry with Surabaya meant that no visiting fans were allowed in the stadium on the weekend.

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17 children among the dead in Indonesian soccer stampede | CBC ... (CBC.ca)

Seventeen children were among at least 125 people killed in a soccer stampede in Indonesia on the weekend, officials said, as pressure grew on the Southeast ...

Indonesia police chief, others removed over soccer disaster (National Post)

MALANG, Indonesia (AP) — An Indonesian police chief and nine elite officers were removed from their posts Monday and 18 others were being investigated for…

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