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Cardinal Mercier condemns Belgian deportations to Germany
The Associated Press reports Cardinal Mercier protest against mass deportations of Belgians to Germany for forced labor. He cites orders in Mons Arrondissement and Nivelles. explains decrees shifting control from Belgian to German authorities and the impact on families. The letter condemns claims of public order justifying deportations and urges guarantees of Belgian liberty.
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Cardinal Mercier
New York
Germany
Associated Preas
Holy See
Spain
United States
Holland
Brussels
Tournay
Ghent
Alcat
Mons
Quievrain
Saint Guislain
Jomappes
Nivelles
Kreiacher
Saint Paul
Ume
Meldeamt
Elvan
Belgium
Nierman
Pols
No Jongzer
Doles
Cus
France
Messium
Arrondissement of
Antwerp
Baron von Huene
Liege
Namur
Charleroi
von Huene
Haren van der Golts
van Huene
Malines
Baron von Bissing