Police operation - All quiet so far at Eritrea soccer tournament
A soccer tournament organized by the Eritrean Association for the Physically Disabled in Stuttgart has so far passed off without incident, according to police reports on Saturday. "Everything has remained calm," said a police spokeswoman. The tournament in the west of Stuttgart began at 8 a.m. and was scheduled to last all day. The association is also organizing an Eritrea festival in a sports hall in the Zuffenhausen district, which was to take place in the afternoon from 4 p.m. and was to be accompanied by strong police forces. A counter-demonstration had been canceled. There had been massive riots at an Eritrea festival in mid-September.
Faebook entry of the association on the tournament and the festival
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- Despite the successful conclusion of the Eritrea soccer tournament, the police in Baden-Württemberg remains vigilant due to past conflicts during Eritrea festivals.
- The cancellation of the counter-demonstration during the festival in Zuffenhausen was a relief for the police, as conflicts during demonstrations can often escalate.
- Meanwhile, fans from various soccer teams are expected to gather in Stuttgart for a major soccer tournament, adding an extra layer of responsibility for the local police force.
- The Eritrean Association for the Physically Disabled has chosen to hold their festival in the safe and secure setting of a sports hall in Zuffenhausen, under the watchful eye of the local police.
- The police operation at the soccer tournament and the festival in Stuttgart and Zuffenhausen is not just a precaution, but a necessary measure to ensure the safety and security of all attendees.
Source: www.stern.de
