Congolese journalist attacked again in Tirlemont; second assault in a year

Claude Pero Luwara, a Congolese journalist, was attacked by three masked men on the Grand-Place in Tirlemont, Belgium, on September 3, 2026. This is the second violent assault on him in under a year, with the attack occurring in a crowded public space, suggesting a targeted pattern. The incident raises concerns about the safety of journalists and potential hate crimes in Belgium, though the motive remains unconfirmed.