Indonesia president Jokowi orders review of football safety after stadium tragedy

Arema FC supporters enter the field after the team they support lost to Persebaya after the league BRI Liga 1 football match at Kanjuruhan Stadium, Malang, East Java province, Indonesia, October 2, 2022, in this photo taken by Antara Foto. - via Reuters

Jakarta, Oct 2, 2022 (AFP): Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Sunday ordered a safety review of the country's football matches after 129 people were killed in a stampede triggered by clashes between fans and police.

The country's sports and youth minister, national police chief and Indonesian football association chief were ordered "to conduct a thorough evaluation of football matches and the security procedures", Widodo said in a televised statement.