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Belgium3 May 2021

Dangerous Fugitive Arrested in Brussels: Moroccan Kickboxer Wanted for Murder and Drug Crimes

On the run since December 2019, Youssef Ben Hamou , a Moroccan-born kickboxer, presented as a "dangerous criminal", was arrested in the Brussels municipality of Anderlecht on April 29. Wanted for murder, drug trafficking and possession, armed robbery, illegal possession of firearms, etc., he had been sentenced in absentia to 14 years in prison for his involvement in the murder of Ray Tensaini in the Netherlands.

Belgium1 May 2021

Belgian Court Tries Moroccan Man for Fatal Stabbing of Wife Amid Divorce

Mokhtar Ammari, a 57-year-old Moroccan residing in Belgium, murdered his wife Fatima Khayer, aged 48, on February 10, 2019, by stabbing her 23 times. During his trial on Friday before the Liège Assize Court, the civil party explained that the accused did not accept his wife’s decision to separate from him.

Belgium27 Apr 2021

Antwerp Cuts Ties with Deputy's Dance NGO Amid Financial Probe

Deputy Sihame El Kaouakibi reacted to the decision of the college of mayors and aldermen to terminate the collaboration with her famous "Let’s Go Urban Academy" dance NGO, suspected of financial irregularities.

Belgium26 Apr 2021

Belgian Court Gives Suspended Sentence to Elderly Moroccan Man for 2016 Knife Attack

A Moroccan septuagenarian, who attacked a compatriot with a knife in Wavre in 2016, was sentenced on Thursday to 40 months suspended prison.

Belgium25 Apr 2021

Morocco's Selim Amallah Eyes World Cup Dream with Atlas Lions

The Moroccan international striker at Standard de Liège, Selim Amallah , wishes to play the World Cup with the Atlas Lions.

Belgium19 Apr 2021

Moroccan Man Faces Trial in Belgium for Wife's Brutal Stabbing Death

The trial of Mokhtar Ammari, a 57-year-old Moroccan, accused of killing his wife, Fatima Khayer (48 years old), will open on Wednesday, April 21, before the Liège Assize Court. The first hearing will be devoted to the constitution of the jury.

Belgium16 Apr 2021

Anderlecht Prodigy Anouar Aït El Hadj Faces National Team Decision: Morocco or Belgium?

The Belgian player of Moroccan origin Anouar Ait El Hadj is on the radar of coach Vahid Halilhodzic, but he is not the only one. At 18 years old, the young gem of Sporting Anderlecht is also being tracked by the coach of the Red Devils, who plans to recruit him.

Belgium15 Apr 2021

Belgian Woman Stranded in Morocco After Travel for Wedding Amid Border Closures

Among the foreigners stranded in Morocco due to the closure of borders, there is Nathalie, a Belgian national who took advantage of the easing of measures to get married to her boyfriend who lives in Morocco. But she finds herself stuck and has no idea when she will return.

Belgium14 Apr 2021

Muslim Leaders: COVID-19 Vaccination Compatible with Ramadan Fasting

The Executive of Muslims of Belgium (EMB) has announced that fasting does not prevent vaccination against Covid-19. It therefore invites them to go to the centers to contribute to the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic.

Belgium11 Apr 2021

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".

Belgium11 Apr 2021

Convicted ULB Campus Rapist Faces New Trial for 2017 Student Assault

Aged 45, Yassine B., found guilty in June last year and sentenced to 12 years in prison for four rapes, four indecent assaults, with the aggravating circumstance of sequestration, and for threats with a knife, committed between July 2016 and November 2019, must again answer to similar acts committed in September 2017, the Brussels public prosecutor’s office said this week. He is due to appear in court on April 15.

Belgium10 Apr 2021

Belgian Muslim Council to Announce Ramadan Start Date on Sunday

Muslims in Belgium will be informed on Sunday about the start date of the month of Ramadan. The Council of Theologians, attached to the Executive of Muslims of Belgium (EMB) will make the announcement via videoconference at 5:30 p.m. (local time).