Asia-Pacific

‘Dark day’ as more than 100 killed in stampede at Indonesian football match

Riots broke out after the game ended with hosts Arema FC losing 3-2 to Persebaya Surabaya FC

Soccer fans evacuate a girl during the chaos at Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang. Photograph: H Prabowo/EPA
Soccer fans evacuate a girl during the chaos at Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang. Photograph: H Prabowo/EPA
Sun Oct 02 2022 - 18:01 • 3 MIN READ

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