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03-22-2016, 08:57 PM
Why Brussels has become the center for terror in Europe
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Brussels was struck by three separate attacks on Tuesday, beginning with two explosions around 8 a.m. at the Brussels Airport in Zaventem, and a**ther attack about an hour later at the Maelbeek Metro station in the Brussels. At least 31 people were killed.
SEE ALSO: Live updates: At least 31 dead in Brussels terror attacks (http://mashable.com/2016/03/22/brussels-attacks-live-updates/)
Brussels, the capital of Belgium, is also the de facto capital of the European Union as it is home to the most important EU institutions, and as such represents a prime target for jihadists.
Following the **vember Paris attacks, the Brussels suburb of*Molenbeek*was described as a breeding ground (http://mashable.com/2015/11/17/paris-attackers-plot-brussels/)*for terrorists.*At least nine (http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-34832512) suspects in the Paris attacks, including four with direct involvement, were home-grown radicals who were raised in or had ties to Brussels and the Molenbeek neighborhood.* Read more... (http://mashable.com/2016/03/22/where-is-brussels/)
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Brussels was struck by three separate attacks on Tuesday, beginning with two explosions around 8 a.m. at the Brussels Airport in Zaventem, and a**ther attack about an hour later at the Maelbeek Metro station in the Brussels. At least 31 people were killed.
SEE ALSO: Live updates: At least 31 dead in Brussels terror attacks (http://mashable.com/2016/03/22/brussels-attacks-live-updates/)
Brussels, the capital of Belgium, is also the de facto capital of the European Union as it is home to the most important EU institutions, and as such represents a prime target for jihadists.
Following the **vember Paris attacks, the Brussels suburb of*Molenbeek*was described as a breeding ground (http://mashable.com/2015/11/17/paris-attackers-plot-brussels/)*for terrorists.*At least nine (http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-34832512) suspects in the Paris attacks, including four with direct involvement, were home-grown radicals who were raised in or had ties to Brussels and the Molenbeek neighborhood.* Read more... (http://mashable.com/2016/03/22/where-is-brussels/)
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