OVERVIEW: agony of more than 1 year for Olivier Vandecasteele

Nevertheless, a court sentenced him to 40 years in prison and 74 lashes for alleged espionage. In Belgium, family and friends made an incredible effort to draw attention to his fate with solidarity actions.

“Keep fighting for Olivier”

“It’s my little brother. We’re going to do everything we can. We’re going to keep fighting and he has to get out of there, as soon as possible.”

Sister Nathalie Vandecasteele sometimes almost lost heart. Since February 24 last year, Olivier Vandecasteele, an NGO employee, has been detained in an Iranian cell for no reason. As early as August, he turned out to be a bargaining chip to get an Iranian terrorist, Assadi, released.

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