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Thirty Years On, Libya Remembers the 1996 Tripoli Stadium Tragedy

Summary by LibyaReview
Libya on Thursday marked the 30th anniversary of one of the darkest episodes in the country’s sporting history, when violence erupted during a football match in Tripoli and security forces opened fire on spectators, leaving dozens dead and injured. On 9 July 1996, fans gathered at Tripoli International Stadium, then known as the 11 June Stadium, expecting to watch a decisive derby between Tripoli rivals Al Ahli Tripoli and Al Ittihad. Instead, t…
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LibyaReview broke the news on Friday, July 10, 2026.
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