Hillsborough

Hillsborough disaster: a revealing analysis of the language in witness statements

Hillsborough disaster: a revealing analysis of the language in witness statements: The Hillsborough disaster of April 15 1989 led to the deaths of 96 Liverpool fans. They were crushed on the terraces at the FA Cup semi-final as their team started play on the pitch. That afternoon the match commander, David Duckenfield, falsely reported to …

The Demba Diop stadium football crush: Is this Senegal’s Hillsborough?

The Demba Diop stadium football crush: Is this Senegal’s Hillsborough?: Survivors of a stampede at Demba Diop stadium, Senegal. Eight people were killed when a wall collapsed after fighting started between fans. EPA It’s the evening of Saturday July 15: Stade de Mbour meeting Union Sportive (US) Ouakam in the Senegalese League Cup final at …