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Dozens, including children, killed in stampede following clashes at a Guinea soccer match

Fifty-Six people were killed, including several children, in a stampede at a soccer stadium in Nzerekore, Guinea, said Guinea's government.
The stampede occurred during a local tournament final, amidst clashes following a disputed penalty call.
Thousands of spectators panicked and tried to flee, leading to chaos as security forces used tear gas to restore order.

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