Stranded Belgian-Moroccans in Morocco Plead for Urgent Repatriation Amid Health Concerns
12 April 2020
The thousands of Belgian-Moroccans stranded in Morocco due to the suspension of air flights are calling for help to return to Belgium.
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Teen Dies in Controversial Police Chase in Brussels, Sparking Investigation
12 April 2020
Adil, 19, died during a chase on Friday. His scooter would have hit a police car, while witnesses say it was the police car that hit him.
Morocco Blocks Return of Dual Nationals to Belgium Amid COVID-19 Crisis
9 April 2020
Belgian Foreign Minister Phillipe Goffin failed to negotiate the repatriation of people with dual Moroccan and Burundian nationality who wish to return to Belgium. While (…)
Colruyt Defends COVID-19 Safety Measures After Employee Death
8 April 2020
Following the death of Mohamed Nahi, a member of the staff of the Forest plant due to the coronavirus, Colruyt claims to have gone beyond what the government advises in various (…)
Belgian Religious Leaders Call for Unity Amid Coronavirus Crisis
8 April 2020
Solidarity and cohesion are among the values advocated in this period of health crisis related to the coronavirus. In Belgium, the heads of worship encourage citizens, (…)
COVID-19 Complicates Body Repatriation from Belgium to Morocco and Tunisia
6 April 2020
The Mortuary Brussels Airport is struggling to organize the repatriation of the bodies of people who died in their country of origin, particularly Morocco.
Belgian Supermarket Worker Dies of COVID-19 After Mask Ban, Leaving Two Young Children
6 April 2020
An employee of Colruyt, a large retail store in Belgium, died due to his boss’s refusal to allow him to wear masks and gloves, which were recommended to prevent covid-19.
Belgian City Officials Call for Undocumented Migrant Regularization Amid Pandemic
5 April 2020
In this context marked by the global health crisis, the college of mayors and aldermen of Forest, Belgium, is calling for the regularization of undocumented migrants.
Belgian Girl, 5, Stranded in Morocco Amid Coronavirus Travel Ban
5 April 2020
Yasmine, 5 and a half years old, and her parents are among hundreds of Belgians who find themselves stranded in Morocco since the suspension of air flights due to the (…)
EU Repatriates 350,000 Citizens Amid Global Travel Restrictions, 250,000 Still Stranded
4 April 2020
The European Union has organized the repatriation of around 350,000 citizens stranded in Morocco and other countries due to coronavirus-related restrictions. Around 250,000 are (…)