World leaders condemn Paris attacks

UN Secretary—General Ban Ki—moon on Friday condemned “the despicable terrorist attacks carried out today in various locations in and around Paris,” and demanded “the immediate release of the numerous individuals reportedly being held hostage in the Bataclan theatre.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today condemned the deadly terrorist attacks in Paris that has killed at least 100 people, saying that the “news from Paris is anguishing and dreadful“.

President Pranab Mukherjee today condemned the deadly terrorist attacks in the French capital Paris and expressed anguish over the incident.

US President Barack Obama has condemned the deadly terrorist attacks in Paris saying that the attack is not just on France but on all of humanity and the universal values and also pledged to work with France to bring those responsible to justice.

“Once again we’ve seen an outrageous attempt to terrorise innocent civilians. 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 that we share,” Obama told reporters. The US stands prepared and ready to provide whatever assistance that the government and people of France need to respond, Obama said.

"It's too soon to jump to conclusions, but obviously governments have a responsibility to keep their citizens safe, while defending our rights and freedoms, and that balance is something the Canadian government, and indeed all governments around the world, will be focusing on," Trudeau told reporters in Ottawa as he prepared to depart for a summit of Group of 20 nations in Turkey.

British Prime Minister David Cameron says he is “shocked” by the Paris attacks and violence. Cameron said on Twitter “Our thoughts and prayers are with the French people. We will do whatever we can to help.”

Merkel says she is “deeply shaken by the news and pictures that are reaching us from Paris.” The German leader issued a statement saying her thoughts were with the victims “of the apparent terrorist attack.”