Brussels attacks: controlled explosion close to university

Vrije Universiteit Brussel cancels classes for 바카라사이트 rest of 바카라사이트 week

三月 22, 2016
Brussels
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Brussels, Belgium

Security forces carried out a controlled explosion near 바카라사이트 Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Free University of Brussels) following today's deadly attacks at 바카라사이트 city’s airport and metro station.

Officers carried out 바카라사이트 operation close to 바카라사이트 institution’s campus at around 12:45pm (GMT), hours after suspected terror attacks hit Zaventem airport and Maelbeek metro station.

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The university later announced that it would close for 바카라사이트 rest of 바카라사이트 week due to "safety concerns" at its Etterbeek campus, with all classes and services suspended, while staff have been told to stay at home.

In a statement 바카라사이트 university added that those living in student accommodation would be able to remain on campus and additional security would be provided.

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Earlier in 바카라사이트 day, 바카라사이트 campus had been in lockdown with staff and students told to stay inside.

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for 바카라사이트 attacks in 바카라사이트 Belgian capital, which came four days after Salah Abdeslam, a key suspect in 바카라사이트 Paris attacks of 13 November 2015, was arrested in Brussels.

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Update: Vrije Universiteit Brussel announced that due to 바카라사이트re "no longer being a specific threat near our campuses" it would gradually reopen from 24 March. However, it said classes would remain cancelled for 바카라사이트 week due to 바카라사이트 fact many resident students had returned home.

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