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Five people killed in stampede at Algiers rap concert

Five people killed in stampede at Algiers rap concert

By REUTERS

General view of the stadium of the rap concert where thousands had gathered to see local rap star Abderraouf Derradji, known as 'Soolking' in Algiers, Algeria, on August 23, 2019. Photo: Reuters

ALGIERS: At least five people were killed in a stampede at a packed rap concert in the Algerian capital on Thursday night, a hospital source said. Thousands had gathered at the concert of local rap star Abderraouf Derradji, known as 'Soolking', in a stadium in Algiers. No further details were immediately available