Mar 22 • 10:07 UTC 🇸🇪 Sweden Aftonbladet

Swedish daughter classified as a terrorism victim in Brussels attack

A Swedish woman, whose mother died in the 2016 Brussels terrorist attack, has been recognized as the 36th victim of the incident after her tragic suicide earlier this year.

A Swedish woman has been recognized as the 36th victim of the 2016 Brussels terrorist attack, following the suicide of her daughter earlier this year. The daughter lost her mother during the attack, which involved two suicide bombers detonating bombs at the Brussels Airport terminal and another bomber attacking the Maelbeek metro station. The attack took place while the mother was on her way to visit her daughter in Brussels, which adds a personal tragedy to this terrorist act.

In a touching act of remembrance, the daughter's name has been engraved on a memorial plaque at Brussels Airport, symbolizing the lasting impact of the attack on victims' families. The act of recognizing her as a victim underscores the extended ramifications of such violent acts, acknowledging that the consequences go beyond those who directly perish in the attacks and extend to their loved ones, who endure ongoing suffering.

As the 10th anniversary of the Brussels attacks approaches, various remembrance ceremonies will take place across Belgium, aiming to honor the victims and facilitate healing for families affected by the tragedy. This recognition of the woman's dual loss serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring pain that emerges from acts of terrorism as communities strive to remember and support those impacted by these events.

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