Belgium to rule on parole for key figure in 2015 Paris attacks
Summary
Belgian authorities will decide on September 29 whether to grant parole to Mohamed Bakkali, a man convicted for helping organize the 2015 Paris attacks. Bakkali was sentenced in France to 30 years in prison with a minimum of 20 years to serve, but he is currently in Belgium where parole is being considered despite opposition from prosecutors and victims' families.Key Facts
- Mohamed Bakkali coordinated logistics for the 2015 Paris attacks.
- He was sentenced in France to 30 years in prison with a 20-year minimum term.
- Bakkali is currently in Belgium, where parole can be considered under local law.
- Belgium will decide on September 29 whether to release him with electronic monitoring.
- Prosecutors oppose Bakkali’s parole request.
- Victims and their families have expressed anger over the possible parole.
- Electronic monitoring means he would be tracked if released early.
- The decision highlights differences in how Belgium and France handle sentenced prisoners.
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