Football Fans Run Over by Police in Libyan Capital, Tripoli

A football match turned into a drama on Monday evening, April 21. After leaving the International Stadium in Tripoli, Libya, a policeman drove into a match between two local teams after a match. The policeman in question was under the responsibility of the Ministry of Interior and was part of the stadium's security system. His gesture, filmed by several supporters, caused several injuries, some of which were in a serious condition.

The post-match between Al-Suwaihli and Al-Ahly Tripoli, fought at the Tripoli International Stadium, turned into chaos. What should have been a moment of sporting joy turned into a panic scene, when a police vehicle hit several supporters, causing a series of clashes around the stadium. According to the first reports relayed by the local press, notably the Ain Libya site, a crowd josculade broke out at the exit from the compound. It was in this …

Clashes between hundreds of sympathisers and security forces in Tripoli have ended with a number of wounded • The interior ministry has announced the opening of an investigation, but the country has been calling for the sacking of the minister and the head of the security wing

Football Fans Run Over by Police in Libyan Capital, Tripoli

Libya’s Ministry of Interior, under the Government of National Unity (GNU), has confirmed the seizure of a security vehicle involved in a disturbing incident where fans were deliberately run over near the Sports City in Tripoli. The Ministry described the act as an “individual behaviour” and pledged immediate legal action against those responsible. In a statement released on Facebook late Monday, the Ministry said Acting Interior Minister Emad T…