Category Archives: Oussama Atar

On This Day — Remembering the Paris Attacks (November 13 2015)

Posted on November 13, 2021 by L

“A jihadi loves a vacuum, as Syria demonstrates. Belgium as a state, and Belgium as the heart of the European Union are as close to a vacuum as Europe offers these days. (…) There is a vacuum. Vacuums are dangerous.” … Continue reading →

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Five Years Ago — The Paris Attacks (November 13 2015) [UPDATE : At long last, the trial begins.]

Posted on September 8, 2021 by L

“A jihadi loves a vacuum, as Syria demonstrates. Belgium as a state, and Belgium as the heart of the European Union are as close to a vacuum as Europe offers these days. (…) There is a vacuum. Vacuums are dangerous.” … Continue reading →

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5 Years Ago — Remembering the Brussels Attacks (March 22, 2016)

Posted on March 23, 2021 by L

“If not for the request by different organizations, Oussama Atar would still be in Iraqi prison.” Jawad Al-Hindawi — Iraqi Ambassador to Belgium March 21 2021 — There is no longer any doubt that Oussama Atar, a Belgian of Moroccan descent, … Continue reading →

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Five Years Ago — The Paris Attacks (November 13 2015)

Posted on November 13, 2020 by L

“A jihadi loves a vacuum, as Syria demonstrates. Belgium as a state, and Belgium as the heart of the European Union are as close to a vacuum as Europe offers these days. (…) There is a vacuum. Vacuums are dangerous.” … Continue reading →

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On This Day — Remembering the Brussels Attacks (March 22, 2016) [2020]

Posted on March 21, 2020 by L

“With the usual reservations, it seems to indicate that Oussama Atar is dead and, importantly, that the judicial investigation continues. It is essential to continue to try to shed light on this dark affair.” Georges Dallemagne — Belgian Federal representative … Continue reading →

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On This Day — The Paris Attacks (November 13 2015) [2019]

Posted on November 13, 2019 by L

“The Paris attacks prompted intense scrutiny of ineffective and convoluted governance in Belgium, where a vast majority of the attackers had ties.” New York Times (December 24 2016) “We must accept to live with the idea that other attacks are … Continue reading →

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On This Day — Remembering the Brussels Attacks (March 22, 2016)

Posted on March 22, 2019 by L

“With the usual reservations, it seems to indicate that Oussama Atar is dead and, importantly, that the judicial investigation continues. It is essential to continue to try to shed light on this dark affair.” Georges Dallemagne — Belgian Federal representative … Continue reading →

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On This Day — The Paris Attacks (November 13 2015)

Posted on November 13, 2018 by L

“The Paris attacks prompted intense scrutiny of ineffective and convoluted governance in Belgium, where a vast majority of the attackers had ties.” New York Times — December 24 2016 “We must accept to live with the idea that other attacks … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago — Europe Most Wanted (Paris and Brussels Attacks)

Posted on October 16, 2018 by L

“Mr Atar’s situation is being followed closely. Repeated requests made by Belgium to the Iraqi government to consider an early release for humanitarian reasons have been fruitless so far.” Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs — October 9, 2010 October 16 … Continue reading →

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Remembering the Brussels Attacks — March 22 2016

Posted on March 22, 2018 by L

“With the usual reservations, it seems to indicate that Oussama Atar is dead and, importantly, that the judicial investigation continues. It is essential to continue to try to shed light on this dark affair.” Georges Dallemagne — Belgian Federal representative (February … Continue reading →

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