Following the deadly Terrorist attack in Nice, France
on Thursday
night where a man used his truck to kill over 80 people before being
shot dead by police, the United Nations and World leaders such as U.S
President Barack Obama and the President of France François Hollande
have
condemned the attacks.
The United Nations Security
Council released a statement condemning the attacks "The members of the
Security Council condemn in the strongest terms the barbaric and
cowardly terrorist attack."
French President Francois Hollande said that the incident had "all the elements to be called a terrorist attack".
"France
has been hit on the day of celebration. This is a form of sabotage.
Human rights are not respected by these fanatics," he said. "We will
further strengthen our actions in Iraq and in Syria. We will continue
striking those who attack us on our own soil."
US President Barack Obama issued a statement condemning what he said appeared to be "a horrific terrorist attack".
"I
have directed my team to be in touch with French officials, and we have
offered any assistance that they may need to investigate this attack
and bring those responsible to justice," he said. "We stand in
solidarity and partnership with France, our oldest ally, as they respond
to and recover from this attack."
Speaking
at an Asia-Europe summit in Mongolia, German Chancellor Angela Merkel
said:
"All of us who have come together at the ASEM summit are united in
our feeling of disbelief at the attack of mass murder in Nice. Germany
stands in the fight against terrorism at France's side, united with
many, many others. I am convinced that, despite all the difficulties, we
shall win this fight."
Donald Tusk,
president of the European Council, said:
"It is a tragic paradox that
the victims of the attack were people celebrating liberty, quality and
fraternity. We will stand united with the families of victims, the
French people and the government in the fight against violence and
hatred."
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Title : UN, Barack Obama, France President Hollande & world leaders react to Nice Terror attack
Description : Following the deadly Terrorist attack in Nice, France on Thursday night where a man used his truck to kill over 80 people before being...