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Belgium Frees Jailed Aid Worker in Prisoner Swap with Iran

  • Belgian aid worker Olivier Vandecasteele was released after over a year of imprisonment in Iran.
  • In exchange, Iran received convicted Iranian diplomat Assadollah Assadi.
  • The deal was brokered by Oman and involved a prisoner swap.
  • Vandecasteele's detention was condemned by human rights groups.
  • Critics argue the deal could encourage Iran to take more hostages to use as bargaining chips.
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