Indonesian families sue over deadly stadium disaster


The stampede in the Java city of Malang in October left 135 people dead, including more than 40 children. - AFP

JAKARTA, Dec 23, 2022 (AFP): Seven Indonesian families whose relatives died or were injured in one of the worst stadium disasters in football history are suing officials they consider responsible, their lawyer said on Friday night (Dec 23)

The stampede in the Javan city of Malang in October left 135 people dead, including more than 40 children.

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