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in 2008, a mass riot occurred in Democratic Republic of the Congo after a football goalkeeper was accused of using witchcraft to win the game. After the police showed up, 13 people died in a stampede.

Jan 29, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: in 2008, a mass riot occurred in Democratic Republic of the Congo after a football goalkeeper was accused of using “witchcraft” to win the game. After the police showed up, 13 people died in a stampede.

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