UN News Service, Ban voices sadness after deadly clashes at Egyptian soccer stadium, 2 February 2012, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/4f2f89322.html [accessed 29 May 2023]
Disclaimer
This is not a UNHCR publication. UNHCR is not responsible for, nor does it necessarily endorse, its content. Any views expressed are solely those of the author or publisher and do not necessarily reflect those of UNHCR, the United Nations or its Member States.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today expressed sadness at last night's violent clashes at a soccer match in Egypt which led to the deaths of at least 74 people and injuries to hundreds of others.
The deadly clashes between rival supporters took place after a match in the city of Port Said between the clubs al-Masry and al-Ahly.
In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mr. Ban offered his condolences to the families of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to those injured.
"The Secretary-General trusts the Government of Egypt will take appropriate measures to respond to this tragic incident, with the full cooperation of all concerned," the statement noted.
