Cameroonians express shock and anger after AFCON stampede
By DW
28 January 2022 |
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As football fans reel over the deaths of at least eight people outside Olembe Stadium, questions have been raised as to how the tragedy unfolded. There had been concerns about poor preparation ahead of the tournament.
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