30 killed in clashes between football fans in Egypt

9 02 2015

Feb 9
In Egypt, at least 30 people have been killed while several others injured in stampede and clashes between the supporters of rival teams in Cairo yesterday. The incident took place ahead of a game between Egyptian Premier League clubs Zamalek and ENPPI at the Air Defense Stadium in Cairo. Health authorities said most of the deaths took place due to suffocation and stampede.
Interior ministry said police had to use tear gas to disperse members of the Ultras White Knights fans as they tried to attend the game without buying tickets and were engaged in clashes. Only 10,000 supporters were allowed to attend the match since a league crowd ban had been in place after the Port Said tragedy in 2012 , which left 74 fans of Ahly dead. Meanwhile, Egypt’s cabinet has suspended the football league competition for an indefinite period after the latest tragedy. It said that fans failed to adhere to the safety procedures required to enter the stadium.