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24 Maret 2016 15:05

17 Photos show the aftermath of Brussels darkest hour

Brussels was shaken by multiple terrorist attacks on Tuesday (22/1) and moments of human emotion were preserved during the hour of devastation. Retno Wulandari

Brilio.net/en - The best of humanity sometimes emerges from the worst of humanity. Brussels was shaken by multiple terrorist attacks on Tuesday (22/1) morning and moments of human emotion were preserved during the hour of devastation. A stark reality of a new age of terror stirring Europe.

Streets in the Belgium capital city were lined with reminders of the destroying event that had just occured, with mourners gathered in Bourse Square to honor those who had died. Flowers were strewn on on the pavement, messages of love were on the ground, and people were holding to each other.

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It was Lento, a man who had to come to the square to grieve who said People came here... to be human again as reported by Mashable.

1. A man with blood-soaked sweater leaves Brussels airport on March 22, following twin blasts.

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2. A hearse arrived at Brussels airport.

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3. A woman makes a call while an injured one sits beside her.

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4. Peoples reaction following the twin explosions.

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5. A security guard helps a wounded woman outside the metro station in Brussels.

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6. A woman wrapped in blanket sits after the incident.

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7. Airport staff comfort each other while passengers are evacuated from Zaventem Bruxelles International Airport.

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8. A shocked man standing after the explosion.

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9. Survivors are overwhelmed by emotions.

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10. European Union Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini reacts to the news of the Brussels attacks.

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11. A sign and candle have been left by a member of the public outside of the embassy of Belgium in London.

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12. People crowding at the Place de la Bourse in Brussels.

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13. A woman and her daughter light a candle outside the Belgian Embassy in Budapest, Hungary.

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14. People hold hands as they gather at a makeshift memorial at Place de la Bourse (Beursplein) in Brussels.

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15. Hundreds of messages written on the ground to honor the victims. This one means more stars in Brussel's heaven.

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16. A couple mourning at a vigil for the victims in Brussels.

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17. A migrant at the refugee camp on the Greek-Macedonian border holds up a sign in support for the victims of the terror attacks in Brussels.

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