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Only Halal Left in Hasselt Prison: "Ticking Time Bomb"

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Hasselt Prison is overcrowded, so inmates will only be served one type of meal. This will be a halal meal, because that way "the majority of prisoners will get their preference." Hasselt currently holds 655 people, while the prison can only accommodate 450. Last year, 79 prisoners were added, making the number of ground-sleepers higher than ever. Halal is still the most popular meal. The prison kitchen can no longer keep up, so only one type of …
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Hasselt Prison is overcrowded, so inmates will only be served one type of meal. This will be a halal meal, because that way "the majority of prisoners will get their preference." Hasselt currently holds 655 people, while the prison can only accommodate 450. Last year, 79 prisoners were added, making the number of ground-sleepers higher than ever. Halal is still the most popular meal. The prison kitchen can no longer keep up, so only one type of …

·Antwerp, Belgium
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pal.be broke the news in Antwerp, Belgium on Friday, December 5, 2025.
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