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Attack against a group of people or community

An attack on a group of people or a community is a deliberate action aimed at harming them. This can take various forms. 

In this case, the attacks are specifically aimed at: 

  • The Islamic community 
  • The Jewish community 
  • The LGBTQ+ community.  
  • Women (in cases of misogyny) 

These attacks can have serious consequences for the safety and well-being of the groups concerned. 

What can you do?

Have you witnessed violence against these groups, or been a victim yourself? Call the police on 101.  

As a victim or witness of hate speech or hate crime, you can also file a complaint with Unia

Impact and probability

The figures relating to probability and impact describe an attack against a group of people or a community of extreme magnitude. The BNRA theoretically describes such a scenario as follows: 

  • A potential perpetrator uses vandalism or hate speech to convey a political message and/or express frustration. 
  • The impact on the life and health of potential victims is limited, resulting in a state of shock or minor injuries. 
  • In the case of vandalism, the damage to the building or event is minor and does not compromise its functioning.  
  • Only one person or building is targeted in the attack. 

How should you interpret these results?

Within the BNRA, experts assessed three scenarios for each risk: considerable, major or extreme. On each page, you will find the results of the scenario with the highest score based on the combination of likelihood and impact. This does not mean that this scenario will occur or is the most likely. Read more here about how to correctly interpret the results.

 

Probability

Strong

Human impact

Very weak

Societal impact

Weak

Environmental impact

No impact

Financial impact

Weak

What do the authorities do?

Various public partners and security services work together on a daily basis in the fight against terrorism, extremism and radicalisation, for example the Coordination Unit for Threat Analysis (CUTA), State Security, the Federal Police, the General Intelligence and Security Service, Defence, etc. 

They exchange information, implement the strategy to combat terrorism and extremism, including the radicalisation process (T.E.R. strategy), and cooperate with foreign intelligence services. 

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