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6 People Die in a Stampede During Military Recruitment in Ghana
A surge of applicants overwhelmed security at El-Wak stadium, causing six deaths and multiple injuries during a recruitment event amid Ghana's 13% youth unemployment rate.
- At least six people lost their lives in a crowd crush during a military recruitment exercise at Accra's El-Wak Sports Stadium in Ghana.
- The stampede was triggered by a sudden surge of applicants overwhelming security at the gates.
- The Ghana Armed Forces expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and promised a thorough investigation into the incident.
- This event reflects the intense demand for military jobs in Ghana amid a youth unemployment rate of around 13%.
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6 people die in a stampede during a military recruitment exercise in Ghana
The Ghanaian military reports that six people have died in a stampede during a recruitment exercise in Accra. The incident happened on Wednesday.
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Total News Sources52
Leaning Left19Leaning Right1Center9Last UpdatedBias Distribution66% Left
Bias Distribution
- 66% of the sources lean Left
66% Left
L 66%
C 31%
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