Although no further clarity has been given on who or what Nationalities (although Islamic State claim to be behind the attacks) are behind the death of 31 innocent lives and injuries of more than 270, on thing for certain is the high level investigation is on going.
Brealing news is that brothers Khalid and Ibrahim el-Bakraoui hve been identified as suicide bombers at the metro station and airport respectively.
The two Belgians were already being sought by police due to suspected links to November terror attacks in Paris.
Belgian media retracted an earlier report that a third suspect, Najim Laachraoui, had been arrested in the Brussels suburb of Anderlecht after a major manhunt. Three suspects were captured on CCTV at the airport, two wearing black gloves on their left hands thought to have concealed detonators.
Belgians also made headlines last year, following the economic melt down resulting in unfortunate financial conditions, amongst others.
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Latest updates as bombmaker on run after blasts kill 31 and injure 270, as it emerges one airport suicide attacker left ‘will’ on computer found in bin.
The Belgian prime minister, Charles Michel, described it as a “black day” for Belgium, saying: “What we feared has happened.” He said Belgium would have three days of national mourning.
International music star, Adele and others have joined throngs of sympathers, including various Head of States and the ANC at their weekend Lekgotla Meeting next to Irene, Pretoria.
