Iran frees Belgian aid worker in prisoner swap


Iran has freed Belgian aid worker Olivier Vandecasteele after almost 15 months in custody, in a prisoner exchange for an Iranian diplomat convicted of terrorism. – AFP pic, May 26, 2023.

IRAN freed Belgian aid worker Olivier Vandecasteele after almost 15 months in custody today, in a prisoner exchange for an Iranian diplomat convicted of terrorism.   

Belgium’s Prime Minister Alexander de Croo said the 42-year-old had arrived in Oman and added: “If all goes to plan, he’ll be with us this evening. Free at last!” 


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