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Brussels Attackers Were Planning a Second Paris Attack

Surprised by the speed of progress in the investigation, they took the decision to strike in Brussels.

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The planners behind the 22 March bombings in Brussels which killed 32 people had initially planned to attack Paris, but struck closer to home as investigators made arrests among key suspects, Belgian prosecutors said.

Numerous elements in the investigation have shown that the terrorist group initially had the intention to strike in France again. Surprised by the speed of progress in the investigation, they took the decision to strike in Brussels.
Federal Prosecutor of Belgium

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