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#JeSuisBruxelles -- Powerful Social Media Memes Express Support For Victims Of Terrorist Attacks In Belgian Capital

In the wake of the horrific terrorist attacks in Brussels that killed dozens of people, social networks have been awash with powerful memes and images paying tribute to the victims and expressing support for the traumatized city. Often using the #JeSuisBruxelles hashtag to show solidarity with those who died in the Belgian capital, many of the most popular social media posts made reference to the lowland country's tricolor flag of black, yellow, and red. Many memes also referred to cultural icons such as Tintin, the cartoon character created by the Belgian cartoonist Herge, and the Brussels' landmark sculpture Manneken Pis. Here's a selection of some of the most poignant tributes.


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