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Former Anderlecht Youth Coach Mohamed Ouahbi Linked to Morocco U20 Role
After the end of his adventure in Saudi Arabia, Mohamed Ouahbi, 45, former youth coach at Anderlecht, could become the new coach of the Moroccan U20s.
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Anderlecht
Belgium
Belgian Politicians Clash Over Burkini Policy and Women-Only Hours at New Brussels Pool
In Belgium , the authorization of the wearing of the burkini and the establishment of time slots for women in the new temporary pool in Anderlecht are dividing political leaders.
Belgium
Rising Star Anouar Ait El Hadj Weighs National Team Options: Belgium or Morocco?
The Belgian-Moroccan Anouar Ait El Hadj, 19, is still undecided on the national colors he will display in his career. Morocco or Belgium, he promises to decide very quickly.
Belgium
Family of Belgian Teen Killed in Police Chase Seeks Further Investigation
There are new developments in the case of the death of Adil, a 19-year-old, who died in a police chase in Anderlecht. His family wants to request additional investigative duties after the dismissal handed down on November 26 by the Brussels public prosecutor’s office for lack of sufficient charges "against the protagonists of the case and in particular the driver of the police vehicle".
Belgium
Belgian Police Officers Suspended for Racist Remarks in Patrol Video
Two policewomen were suspended by their superiors for racist remarks. They would have filmed themselves on patrol in Anderlecht in neighborhoods known as "sensitive" by the police, making scandalous remarks.
Belgium
Family of Brussels Police Chase Victim Challenges Prosecutor's Dismissal Communication
The family of the young Adil, who died during a police chase, is angry. They blame the Brussels public prosecutor’s office for communicating on a case before the hearing in the council chamber.
Belgium
Cold Case Stalls: Belgian Justice Struggles with Belliraj Murder Investigation After 31 Years
In Belgium, the Belliraj affair concerning the murder of seven people, including a doctor in Anderlecht, continues to stagnate much to the dismay of the victims’ families. Abdelkader Belliraj, meanwhile, is still incarcerated in Morocco .
Belgium
Brussels Suburb Deploys Arabic-Speaking Patrols to Promote Mask Wearing
In Anderlecht, a Brussels municipality, the local authorities have opted for awareness-raising among the inhabitants. In order to reach all the communities present in this locality, including the Arab community, patrols are organized with an intercultural mediator to raise awareness about wearing masks.
Belgium
Brussels Court Acquits Teen in Anderlecht Riot Case, Citing Insufficient Evidence
Information from the Brussels Correctional Court indicates the acquittal of the 18-year-old accused of having thrown a paving stone at a police vehicle during the riots in Anderlecht on April 11, and of having violated six times the confinement measures imposed on citizens to curb the spread of covid-19.
Belgium
Brussels Police Union Warns of Rising Tensions Amid Calls for Violence
The many calls for violence issued in the Brussels area in recent days are becoming worrying. The national secretary of the SNPS police union, Thierry Belin, commented on the explosive situation on the ground and called on politicians to take their responsibilities.
Belgium
Brussels Youth Groups Seek Dialogue with Mayor After Anderlecht Riots
After the riots in Anderlecht and the massive arrests, the non-profit organizations "Le foyer des jeunes des Marolles" and "Jeunes ambition Marolles" have, in a letter, requested a meeting with the mayor of Brussels-City, Philippe Close, and the divisional commissioner of the police or the head of the Brussels-Capital/Ixelles police zone. The aim will be for the parties to engage in constructive dialogue in order to ease tensions.
Belgium
Politicians Call for Investigation into Teen's Death During Police Chase in Brussels
On Monday, April 20, Deputy André Flahaut (PS) and Ecolo called for the referral of the Permanent Committee for the Supervision of Police Services (the P Committee). It will be responsible for examining, in addition to the judicial investigation, the circumstances of the death of the young Adil, last Friday, April 10, in a chase with the police, in the Cureghem district of Anderlecht.