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Gov’t building set ablaze and several injured in Libya football violence

Gov’t building set ablaze and several injured in Libya football violence

Summary

A football match in western Libya led to clashes that injured several people and caused a government building in Tripoli to catch fire. The violence started after a disputed penalty call, resulting in fights between fans and security forces.

Key Facts

  • The incident took place in Tarhuna, about 80 km south of Tripoli.
  • The match was between Al-Ittihad SCSC from Tripoli and Asswehly SC from Misrata.
  • The game was played without fans in the stadium (behind closed doors).
  • The match was stopped near the end when Al-Ittihad players protested over a penalty decision.
  • Fighting broke out between supporters and security forces outside the stadium.
  • People attacked the Libyan Presidential Council’s headquarters in Tripoli, causing a fire.
  • The fire was quickly controlled by authorities.
  • The Libyan Presidential Council called for an investigation and urged legal ways to handle grievances, not violence.
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