“Belgium Terror Trial: Verdict Reached in Attacks that Killed 32”

Belgian media reports that a jury has found six people guilty of terrorist murder for the 2016 extremist attacks in Brussels that killed 32 people. Among those convicted is Salah Abdeslam, who is already serving a life sentence in France for his role in the 2015 attacks in Paris. The verdict comes after nearly three weeks of deliberation, and sentencing will be decided in a separate process. The attacks in Brussels were claimed by the Islamic State group and deeply shook the city, which is home to the headquarters of the European Union and NATO. AP reported

A jury in Belgium has found six individuals guilty of terrorist murder for their involvement in the extremist attacks in 2016 that killed 32 people, making it the country’s worst peacetime violence. Among those convicted is Salah Abdeslam, who is already serving a life sentence in France for his role in the 2015 Paris attacks. The attacks in both Brussels and Paris were claimed by the Islamic State group.

The verdict comes after nearly three weeks of deliberation by the 12-person jury. Sentencing will be decided in a separate process, which is not expected to take place until September.

The attacks occurred on March 22, 2016, during the morning rush hour at Zavantem Airport and the Brussels subway’s central commuter line. The bombings deeply shook the city, which is home to the headquarters of the European Union and NATO, and left nearly 900 others wounded or suffering from serious mental trauma.

The trial, which lasted for seven months, was the largest in Belgium’s judicial history. Survivors and families of the victims hoped that the trial and verdict would provide them with closure and help them work through the traumatic events.

The verdict is a significant step towards justice for the victims and sends a strong message that acts of terrorism will not be tolerated. It also serves as a reminder of the ongoing threat posed by extremist groups and the importance of international cooperation in combating terrorism.

While the verdict brings some measure of justice, it cannot undo the pain and suffering caused by the attacks. It is crucial for governments and societies to continue working together to prevent future acts of terrorism and to support the victims and their families in their recovery..

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