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Belgium's Moroccan community shows support for quake victims

Lucia Schulten Antwerp, Brussels
September 13, 2023

The plight of Morocco's earthquake victims has moved the Moroccan expatriate community in Belgium. Alongside solidarity vigils, people are gathering donations to send to the earthquake zone. DW's Lucia Schulten reports from Brussels.

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DW Mitarbeiterin Lucia Schulten
Lucia Schulten Brussels Correspondent
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