- Sputnik International
World
Get the latest news from around the world, live coverage, off-beat stories, features and analysis.

Belgian Prosecutor's Office Probes Data on Daesh Planned Attacks on Military

© AP Photo / SITE Intelligence GroupThis image from video provided by the SITE Intelligence Group shows Rachid Kassim as he appeared on a video released on militant websites. (File)
This image from video provided by the SITE Intelligence Group shows Rachid Kassim as he appeared on a video released on militant websites. (File) - Sputnik International
Subscribe
The Belgian Prosecutor's Office launched an investigation into alleged plans of Daesh terror group to stage attacks against the country's military patrolling the streets of Belgian cities, local media reported on Wednesday.

A police officer holds a submachine gun at the main train station in Giessen, central Germany, Friday, March 25, 2016 - Sputnik International
Five People Suspected of Links to Daesh Detained in Spain, Germany, Belgium
BRUSSELS (Sputnik) – An Islamist called Rachid Kassim, one of the key French-speaking Daesh members, called on extremists in Belgium to stage attacks on Belgian military, the Derniere Heure newspaper reported. He uploaded photos of a number of soldiers and information about them obtained from social networks.

Belgium’s Defense Ministry said it took the threat very seriously and launched an investigation.

In July, the Belgian authorities decided to extend military patrol activities, introduced following deadly attacks in Brussels, in public places across the country. The number of servicemen patrolling the streets was increased to 1,828.

On March 22, a series of blasts hit Brussels Airport and a metro station located near the EU institutions in the center of the city, killing 32 and injuring over 300 people. Daesh jihadist group, outlawed in many countries including Russia, claimed responsibility for the attacks.

Newsfeed
0
To participate in the discussion
log in or register
loader
Chats
Заголовок открываемого материала