2023-06-04 12:33:00
“Today we understand the government’s initiative to release, not only Olivier Vandecasteele, but also other European nationals”, declared Nathalie Vandecasteele, the sister of the former Belgian hostage in Iran, on Sunday on the set of the broadcast ‘De Zevende Dag’ on the VRT.
“Today, Olivier says he wants to do everything to support the families in the release of innocent Europeans imprisoned.”
A week following the release of the humanitarian worker from Tournai, three European nationals were released on Friday, following mediation by Belgium and the Sultanate of Oman. Their release was also included in the exchange agreement with Assadollah Assadi, convicted in Belgium of terrorism. “Iran’s exchange logic has been broken for the first time,” said Justice Minister Vincent Van Quickenborne (Open Vld). “It is important for the future. We are showing, as a country and as the European Union, that we do not agree with the Iranian system.” “Today there is understanding for” this way of working, said Nathalie Vandecasteele.
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Will the aid worker file a complaint once morest Iran? “Olivier will decide,” replied his sister. “It remains to be seen whether it’s worth it. This might become a file that drags on for years”, while his brother “just wants to leave his hostage situation behind him as soon as possible and build a normal life for himself. “
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