37 youths killed while trying to join army in Congo

<p>Authorities in Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of Congo, reported on Tuesday that 37 young people were killed in a stampede that occurred overnight during an army recruitment drive in a stadium.</p>, <p>The Congolese army declared last week that it was hiring 1,500 individuals between the ages of 18 and 25.</p>, <p>According to Prime Minister Anatole Collinet Makosso, 37 people died in the “tragedy” and an unknown number were injured.</p>, <p>“A crisis unit has been set up under the authority of the prime minister,” a statement added.</p>, <p>Prospective recruits were instructed to report at Brazzaville’s Michel d’Ornano stadium.</p>, <p>Many people were still inside the stadium on Monday night when the rush started, according to locals.</p>, <p>Residents stated that several persons had tried to force their way through gates, causing many to be trampled in the rush.</p>, <p>At the time this report was filed, the specifics of the incident were still unclear.</p>