Brussels under imminent threat. Brussels is preparing for a terrorist attack similar to the one in Paris. They are securing Brussels and cancelling public events and shutting down the subway system. There is also warnings to all citizens to stay off the streets but if they have to, avoid large crowds.
This isn't all out of paranoia though; a Brussels resident was arrested because there were weapons found in their house. Apparently the area the resident had lived in had been where atleast 3 of the Paris attackers lived. There has been police raids all over the neighborhood.
There was a serious threat presented to Belgium and this is why they have increased their security to this extreme. The possible targets are all public places. Due to these terrorist attacks and also Mr. Abdeslam, terrorist involved in the Paris attacks, getting away. There is a huge manhunt for him.
Over 500 Belgiums have left to go fight FOR Isis and Belgium is suspected of being a big contributor to these foreign fighters.
Everything that is happening is absolutely terrifying. People are afraid to lead their normal lives because they are in danger. No one knows when the next attack is coming but apparently the best way to plan for it or stop it is extreme lockdown? Maybe this is a good idea but maybe not. This is what Isis wants though. They are showing how much power they have and they are installing fear into the people. They are disrupting millions of lives and wreaking havoc. Hopefully this terror ends soon and Isis is put down.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/22/world/europe/brussels-placed-at-highest-alert-level-subway-is-closed.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=first-column-region®ion=top-news&WT.nav=top-news&_r=0
~Paulina Noga
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