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Iran frees jailed Belgian aid worker: Belgian PM

Prime Minister Alexander de Croo confirmed on Friday that Iran has released Olivier Vandecasteele, a Belgian aid worker who had been imprisoned in the country. Vandecasteele has been freed and is currently en route back to his home country. The Belgian government expressed relief and gratitude for his release, emphasizing the efforts made to secure his freedom.

AFP EUROPE
Published May 26,2023
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IRAN FREES JAILED BELGIAN AID WORKER: BELGIAN PM

Iran has freed jailed Belgian aid worker Olivier Vandecasteele and he is on his way home, Prime Minister Alexander de Croo said Friday.

"Olivier spent 455 days in prison in Tehran in unbearable conditions. Innocent," de Croo said. "If all goes to plan, he'll be with us this evening. Free at last!"