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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