Indonesian President Joko Widodo will compensate the families of the 125 people killed on Saturday at a football stadium, the country’s minister responsible for security announced Monday.
As a token of condolences, the president will donate 50 million rupees (near €3,340) to the family of each deceased person,” Mohammad Mahfud Mahmodin told a news conference, adding that the amounts would be paid within two to three days.
The tragedy occurred after approximately 3,000 Arema FC fans invaded the pitch after the defeat against rival Persebaya Surabaya (2-3) and clashed with security forceswho in turn used tear gas.
The match is over, the invasion has begun, the greatest tragedy of recent years has arrived: at least 125 dead in a football match in Indonesia
According to East Java Police Chief Nico Afinta, the Most of the deaths were caused by the stampede of supporters, many of whom suffocated. while trying to leave the stadium. many of the people trampled to deaths in the chaos of the stampede.
According to official figures, which were revised on Sunday after a series of miscounts, 125 people died, including 32 childrenY 323 were injured to varying degreesin one of the greatest tragedies in the history of world football.
EITHER use of tear gas against supporters prohibited inside stadiums by FIFA regulations – the governing body of world football – has been criticized by organizations that guarantee human rights, such as Amnesty International and the Human Rights Organization.
The president of Arema FC, Gilang Widya Pramana, assured that he is “cooperating and supporting” the investigation of the tragic event and that the club will also “financially compensate the families of the victims and injured.”
Source: Observadora
