Belgian government on brink of collapse over Sudan

Coalition partner threatens to withdraw after minister accused of colluding to repatriate political opponents

Charles Michel has been prime minister since 2014
Charles Michel has been Prime Minister since 2014
(Image credit: Laurie Dieffembacq/AFP/Getty Images)

Belgium’s coalition government is facing collapse over a scandal involving the forced repatriation of Sudanese migrants.

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