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http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/paris-attacks-isis-gunmen-shouted-6830234
Paris attacks: ISIS gunmen shouted 'Allah Akbar' as victims were slaughtered in co-ordinated attacks
By Keith Perry
One witness inside the Bataclan hall told how gunmen burst in shouting “Allah Akbar” - God is the greatest – before opening fire. They were also heard to shout: “This is for Syria”
Terrified hostages told how IS thugs slaughtered victims “one by one” during a siege at a concert hall as Paris was plunged into murderous chaos.
At least 60 people had been killed in the gun and bomb attacks said to have been launched in revenge for the US missile strike that killed British terror thug Jihadi John in Syria.
French president Francois Hollande immediately closed the country’s borders as the nation came to terms with the second major terrorist strike on its shore since the Charlie Hebdo massacre in January.
At least 11 people were killed in the Bataclan concert hall when gunmen stormed the building and more than 100 were being kept hostage.
The building was one of seven targeted by the terrorists. The Louvre art gallery, the Les Halles shopping centre and the Stade de France arena – where the national football team was hosting Germany in a
friendly - were also hit. Two loud explosions were heard outside the stadium. One witness inside the Bataclan hall told how gunmen burst in shouting “Allah Akbar” - God is the greatest – before opening fire.
They were also heard to shout: “This is for Syria.”
One witness said: “The men came in and started shooting. Everyone fell to the ground. It was hell. I took my mum, and we hid. Someone near us said they have gone, so we ran out. I was only thinking of
escaping. We’re out now. People are still inside. It’s a nightmare, a nightmare.”
Student Gilles Avel was out with friends close to the Bataclan – where US band Eagles of Death Metal was playing. The 19-year-old said: “We are all terrified and have been told to get away as soon as
possible. There were shots and then lots of people running.”
Witness Andrew Smith posted on Twitter: “Hostages from the theatre have been released and are walking down rue Oberkampf. Some are literally shaking with fear.
“They are hugging each other. One guy fainted on reaching the relative safety of our street.
“I’m watching the casualties go by our front window and I’m starting to feel anger.”
“A few people on stretchers are being wheeled past us. Gunshot wounds in chest.”
The carnage began when a AK47-wielding gunman attacked a Korean restaurant in the Bastille area of the city.
Grenade blasts were also heard. Anti-terrorist police and soldiers could be seen flooding into the area. At least two terrorists were said to have been killed by police.
There were reports two blasts near the Stade de France was caused by suicide bombers. Three people were reportedly killed in the attacks. Players briefly stopped in their tracks when they heard the
blasts. Following news of the strikes, thousands of fans too scared to leave the stadium poured onto the pitch.
Ben Grant, who was in a nearby bar with his wife at the time, said he saw six or seven bodies on the ground. He added: “I was told people in cars had opened fire on the bar. There are lots of dead people.
It’s pretty horrific to be honest.
“I heard gunshots. People dropped to the ground. We put a table over our heads to protect us.
“We were held up in the bar because there was a pile of bodies in front of us.”
President Hollande was inside the stadium at the time of the attack, but was since been rushed to the Interior Ministry to deal with the unfolding situation. He said later: “This is a terrible hardship. We know
who these terrorists are. We knew they were coming for us. We have to show unity and keep our cool. France must great and strong. We need to call on everyone to be responsible.
“It is something to be afraid. France needs to be strong. Terrorists want us to be scared. In the face of terror we must be united.`
“We will overcome these terrorists. Long live France.” US officials believe the attacks were already planned but were brought forward following the killing of Jihadi John by an American drone strike. David
Cameron said he was “shocked by events in Paris” and pledged to do “whatever we can to help”. The PM added: “Our thoughts and prayers are with the French people.”
Barack Obama said the US is “prepared and ready” to provide assistance to France, who he described as America’s “oldest ally”.
The president said: “This is an attack not just on Paris. It’s an attack not just on the people of France. But this is an attack on all of humanity and the universal values we share. It is a heartbreaking
situation. We’re going to do whatever it takes to bring these terrorists to justice.”
The attacks come two weeks before Mr Cameron, Mr Obama and other world leaders are due to travel to Paris for climate talks.
Reports said several Paris Metro lines have been closed following the attacks.
Paris’ deputy mayor said the massacre was a horrific reminder of the Charlie Hebdo murders. He added: “It’s a heavy recollection of what happened in January. Now we are struck again. This is harder. I am
shaken.”
John Cohen, a former US Homeland Security Department counter-terrorism co-ordinator, said the presence of multiple attack scenes suggested a co-ordinated effort to “send a message” and raises
immediate terror concerns, including for other cities in Europe and potentially the US as well.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/paris-attacks-isis-gunmen-shouted-6830234
Paris attacks: ISIS gunmen shouted 'Allah Akbar' as victims were slaughtered in co-ordinated attacks
By Keith Perry
One witness inside the Bataclan hall told how gunmen burst in shouting “Allah Akbar” - God is the greatest – before opening fire. They were also heard to shout: “This is for Syria”
Terrified hostages told how IS thugs slaughtered victims “one by one” during a siege at a concert hall as Paris was plunged into murderous chaos.
At least 60 people had been killed in the gun and bomb attacks said to have been launched in revenge for the US missile strike that killed British terror thug Jihadi John in Syria.
French president Francois Hollande immediately closed the country’s borders as the nation came to terms with the second major terrorist strike on its shore since the Charlie Hebdo massacre in January.
At least 11 people were killed in the Bataclan concert hall when gunmen stormed the building and more than 100 were being kept hostage.
The building was one of seven targeted by the terrorists. The Louvre art gallery, the Les Halles shopping centre and the Stade de France arena – where the national football team was hosting Germany in a
friendly - were also hit. Two loud explosions were heard outside the stadium. One witness inside the Bataclan hall told how gunmen burst in shouting “Allah Akbar” - God is the greatest – before opening fire.
They were also heard to shout: “This is for Syria.”
One witness said: “The men came in and started shooting. Everyone fell to the ground. It was hell. I took my mum, and we hid. Someone near us said they have gone, so we ran out. I was only thinking of
escaping. We’re out now. People are still inside. It’s a nightmare, a nightmare.”
Student Gilles Avel was out with friends close to the Bataclan – where US band Eagles of Death Metal was playing. The 19-year-old said: “We are all terrified and have been told to get away as soon as
possible. There were shots and then lots of people running.”
Witness Andrew Smith posted on Twitter: “Hostages from the theatre have been released and are walking down rue Oberkampf. Some are literally shaking with fear.
“They are hugging each other. One guy fainted on reaching the relative safety of our street.
“I’m watching the casualties go by our front window and I’m starting to feel anger.”
“A few people on stretchers are being wheeled past us. Gunshot wounds in chest.”
The carnage began when a AK47-wielding gunman attacked a Korean restaurant in the Bastille area of the city.
Grenade blasts were also heard. Anti-terrorist police and soldiers could be seen flooding into the area. At least two terrorists were said to have been killed by police.
There were reports two blasts near the Stade de France was caused by suicide bombers. Three people were reportedly killed in the attacks. Players briefly stopped in their tracks when they heard the
blasts. Following news of the strikes, thousands of fans too scared to leave the stadium poured onto the pitch.
Ben Grant, who was in a nearby bar with his wife at the time, said he saw six or seven bodies on the ground. He added: “I was told people in cars had opened fire on the bar. There are lots of dead people.
It’s pretty horrific to be honest.
“I heard gunshots. People dropped to the ground. We put a table over our heads to protect us.
“We were held up in the bar because there was a pile of bodies in front of us.”
President Hollande was inside the stadium at the time of the attack, but was since been rushed to the Interior Ministry to deal with the unfolding situation. He said later: “This is a terrible hardship. We know
who these terrorists are. We knew they were coming for us. We have to show unity and keep our cool. France must great and strong. We need to call on everyone to be responsible.
“It is something to be afraid. France needs to be strong. Terrorists want us to be scared. In the face of terror we must be united.`
“We will overcome these terrorists. Long live France.” US officials believe the attacks were already planned but were brought forward following the killing of Jihadi John by an American drone strike. David
Cameron said he was “shocked by events in Paris” and pledged to do “whatever we can to help”. The PM added: “Our thoughts and prayers are with the French people.”
Barack Obama said the US is “prepared and ready” to provide assistance to France, who he described as America’s “oldest ally”.
The president said: “This is an attack not just on Paris. It’s an attack not just on the people of France. But this is an attack on all of humanity and the universal values we share. It is a heartbreaking
situation. We’re going to do whatever it takes to bring these terrorists to justice.”
The attacks come two weeks before Mr Cameron, Mr Obama and other world leaders are due to travel to Paris for climate talks.
Reports said several Paris Metro lines have been closed following the attacks.
Paris’ deputy mayor said the massacre was a horrific reminder of the Charlie Hebdo murders. He added: “It’s a heavy recollection of what happened in January. Now we are struck again. This is harder. I am
shaken.”
John Cohen, a former US Homeland Security Department counter-terrorism co-ordinator, said the presence of multiple attack scenes suggested a co-ordinated effort to “send a message” and raises
immediate terror concerns, including for other cities in Europe and potentially the US as well.
