Investigations into the series of terrorist attacks that killed more than 120 people in Paris are moving forward, with people taken into custody and two of the gun-wielding suicide bombers identified. ISIS claimed responsibility for the massacres in a statement. In response, France has carried out air strikes on targets in the militant organization's stronghold in Raqqa, Syria.
Three teams of terrorists staged coordinated attacks at six locations throughout Paris late Friday, including a concert hall, the Stade de France and at least two restaurants, Paris prosecutor Francois Molins said Saturday. Molins said that at least 129 people were killed and 352 wounded in the attacks. Ninety-nine of the wounded are reported to be in a very serious condition, he said.
Hollande declared a state of emergency across France, which lets authorities limit people's movements and impose zones of security and protection. The French government says its has also tightened border controls to prevent potential attackers from entering and to capture anyone involved in the attacks.
French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said the gendarmerie paramilitary police are on heightened alert and security forces have been increased across France.
Hollande ordered 1,500 military troops to join the security forces currently deployed. The troops will secure locations that are "particularly strategic" and will patrol in the heart of Paris, Cazeneuve said.
David Cameron spoke about the issue live on tv:
What has happened in Paris is absolutely devastating and terrifying for all. It puts emphasise on how we all need to come together and fight back because who knows where they could strike next. 129 people were killed and 352 injured is a dreadful number. May those murdered R.I.P.
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