A mass panic during a football match in Nzerekore, Guinea has reportedly resulted in 135 fatalities, with 50 individuals still unaccounted for. Initially reported as 56 deaths, a coalition of NGOs confirmed the higher toll. The chaos began after a disputed penalty sparked a fight among supporters, prompting security forces to use tear gas in the overcrowded stadium. Following the tragedy, an inquiry has been launched amid calls for accountability by opposition groups critical of the ruling military junta’s manipulation of public events for political gain.