The Muslim Executive of Belgium denounces the assault of a veiled Moroccan woman

The Muslim Executive of Belgium has «strongly condemned the assault of a Muslim woman in Anderlecht (Brussels)», said a statement sent Tuesday to Yabiladi.

Showing support for the woman, the executive indicates that although «the attack was not racist», it has «created stir in the Muslim community in Belgium».

For the record, the 47-year-old Moroccan woman was assaulted on December 30th, 2018. The incident was revealed thanks to a CCTV clip that went viral on social media.

Fatiha was walking down the street with her 10-year-old daughter, when a hooded passer-by hit her on the face with his fest before fleeing. The mother fell and was taken later to the hospital by an ambulance

Moreover, the Muslim Executive of Belgium welcomed the way in which the Moroccan woman reacted to the incident, calling people to calm down and avoid violence.