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PPPA Ministry reveals 33 children have been killed at Malang soccer riot

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Jakarta, IO – Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection (PPPA) Ministry revealed that 33 children were killed in the riot that erupted at the Kanjuruhan Stadium, Malang, on Saturday (1/10).

PPPA Ministry’s deputy for special protection of children Nahar elaborated that the victims consisted of eight girls and 25 boys, aged between 4-17 years old, Antara reported on Tuesday (4/10).

Nahar said the ministry is still confirming the number of children being treated at local hospitals to come up with a definitive data, by coordinating with the ministry’s office in Malang. This will make it easier for relevant parties to provide healthcare services.

Read: Police punishes 10 members after Kanjuruhan soccer tragedy

The tragedy took place after the match between Arema FC and Persebaya Surabaya ended in a win for the latter. Dismayed supporters took to the pitch, which prompted the police to fire tear gas, resulting in a stampeded that killed 125 people and injured more than 300. (un)

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