Molenbeek: "Yellow Vest" parents to prevent unrest after the Morocco match

From this Wednesday evening, around fifty adults wearing yellow vests will patrol to supervise the celebrations and try to act as a buffer between the young supporters and the security forces. The stated objective of Ilham, the initiator of the movement, is to prioritize community mediation to prevent the festivities from turning into confrontation, explains La Dernière heure.

This initiative, born out of the observation of repeated damage, receives the support of the municipality, the neighboring mosque and several associations. Residents denounce the presence of isolated groups mixing with families, but also point to a lack of infrastructure to channel the crowd.

For the organizers, this civic mobilization highlights the urgency of creating dedicated spaces, such as fan zones, in order to offer a secure framework for supporters. While some merchants have already chosen to close their doors as a precaution, the West Brussels police zone says it encourages this dialogue approach, while maintaining a security system adapted to the challenges of this historic qualification.