Midnight Terrorist Attacks in Paris Leave Over 150 Dead
Joy Anne Labarite | | Nov 14, 2015 07:32 AM EST |
(Photo : Photo by: Thierry Orban/Getty Images) Remains are seen outside of a concert hall, The Bataclan Theater. Over 150 people are killed in a series of terrorist attacks in Paris on Friday night.
Terror attacks in Paris on Friday night has left more than a hundred people dead.
According to a report by CNN, the terrorists, who were seen armed with AK-47s and bombs, attacked several places in French capital including a stadium where a soccer match was ongoing.
A report by France 24 said the first blast was heard at 9:17 p.m. local time (20:17 GMT) outside the Stade de France sports stadium in Saint-Denis - where a friendly soccer match between France and Germany was being played. The match was being attended by President François Hollande. Two suicide bombers blew themselves up outside of the stadium, according to authorities.
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People, who were in several bars and restaurants in an area in Paris on Friday night, also experienced the brutal attack with gunshots. Le Petit Combodge and Carillon bar both came under attack.
A theater and concert hall in Paris, The Bataclan Theater, was also brutally attacked. The theater was considered to be the epicenter of the shootings. The American rock band Eagle of Death Metal was at the concert hall to promote their album when the shooting occurred. At least 112 people died and 100 people were held as hostages.
Paris prosecutor Francois Mollins told the reporters on Saturday that the unknown terrorists attacked a total of six locations. Over 153 people were killed in Paris and Saint-Denis.
President Hollande has since declared a state of emergency all over France.
Leaders from all over the world have expressed condemnation for the terrorist attacks. According to Local 10, Russia condemned the brutal shooting saying that the country would be ready should France need their assistance in investigating the crime.
China has also expressed 'strong condemnation' for the Paris attacks. In a report by Xinhua News, the country showed willingness to work with France and the international community to fight terrorism. The Chinese government has warned the Chinese nationals in France to stay alert.
As of now, no terrorist group has claimed responsibility to the brutal. However, according to a report by CNN's Paul Cruickshank, ISIS has applauded the attacks on Twitter.
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