The New York Times – Sports:
Muhammad Yulianto and Devi Ratna Sari took their young son to his first soccer match. The young couple were among the 125 who died in the tragedy at the Indonesian stadium.
Category: Indonesia
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Deadly Soccer Clash in Indonesia Puts Police Tactics, and Impunity, in Spotlight
The New York Times – Sports:
Experts say officers are almost never held accountable for their actions. And in a huge police budget, millions are spent on tear gas, batons and other devices deployed during protests.
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Death Is Rare at Soccer Games, but Aggressive Policing Can Light a Match
The New York Times – Sports:
This is not the first time this year that the sport has had to confront the reality that tragedies often result from failures of policing, security and crowd management.
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Riots at Indonesian Soccer Match Leave Several Fans Dead
The New York Times – Sports:
After the home team lost, fans rushed the field and were confronted by security officers, who used tear gas that left many struggling to breathe.
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U.A.E. Bans ‘Lightyear,’ Disney Film with Same-Sex Kiss
The New York Times – Film:
The United Arab Emirates banned the animated film, an offshoot of the “Toy Story” movies, from its cinemas. Censors in Indonesia and Malaysia are also considering restrictions.