Belgian Peacekeepers Deployed
Commands Belgian UNAMIR personnel during the opening violence.
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1994 in Belgium
Explore 14 historical events and records for Belgium in 1994.
Historical records for Belgium in 1994
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April
Protection of Prime Minister
Peacekeepers are assigned to protect Prime Minister Uwilingiyimana.
Ten Belgian Peacekeepers Killed
Ten Belgian peacekeepers are murdered after being disarmed.
UNAMIR Battalion Crisis
Their deaths contribute to Belgium's decision to withdraw.
Belgian UNAMIR Withdrawal
Government decides to withdraw Belgium's UNAMIR contingent.
Peacekeeper Withdrawal Decision
The move follows the murder of ten Belgian peacekeepers.
June
World Cup Assist Against Morocco
Provides the cross from which Marc Degryse scores Belgium's winning goal against Morocco.
World Cup Goal Against Morocco
Scores the only goal as Belgium defeat Morocco in their opening World Cup match.
World Cup Clean Sheet Against Netherlands
Keeps a clean sheet as Belgium defeat the Netherlands 1-0 in the World Cup group stage.
World Cup Goal Against Netherlands
Scores the only goal as Belgium defeat the Netherlands 1-0 at the World Cup.
July
Late World Cup Goal Against Germany
Scores Belgium's late second goal in the 3-2 World Cup defeat by Germany.
World Cup Goal Against Germany
Scores Belgium's first goal in the 3-2 World Cup round-of-16 defeat by Germany.
December
Treaty of Schengen
Dehaene oversees preparations for the planned operational removal of internal Schengen border controls. Belgium supports wider participation while preserving practical security cooperation.
Treaty of Schengen
In Belgium, Vande Lanotte coordinates legal, policing and information-system preparations before full Schengen implementation. The Belgian approach combines mobility with common visa and policing rules.
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