Obama, other world leaders react to Paris massacre
World leaders including US President, Barack Obama, UK Prime Minister,
David Cameron and Queen Elizabeth have bared their minds on the
terrorist attack and condemned it in totality.
US President, Barack Obama (VOA)
The brutal murder of 12 people at the Charlie Hepdo office in Paris, France has elicited reactions from all over the globe.
Source:Jola Sotubo: pulse.ng, re-posted by Abdulgafar Esho (www.econsforumnews.blogspot.com)
The brutal murder of 12 people at the Charlie Hepdo office in Paris, France has elicited reactions from all over the globe.
World leaders including US President, Barack Obama, UK Prime Minister, David Cameron and Queen Elizabeth have bared their minds on the terrorist attack and condemned it in totality.
Read some of their reactions below:
Barack Obama: “I
strongly condemn the horrific shooting at the offices of Charlie Hebdo
magazine in Paris that has reportedly killed 12 people. Our thoughts and
prayers are with the victims of this terrorist attack and the people of
France at this difficult time. France is America’s oldest ally, and has
stood shoulder to shoulder with the United States in the fight against
terrorists who threaten our shared security and the world. Time and
again, the French people have stood up for the universal values that
generations of our people have defended. France, and the great city of
Paris where this outrageous attack took place, offer the world a
timeless example that will endure well beyond the hateful vision of
these killers. We are in touch with French officials and I have directed
my Administration to provide any assistance needed to help bring these
terrorists to justice.”
Queen Elizabeth II: “Prince
Philip and I send our sincere condolences to the families of those who
have been killed and to those who have been injured in the attack in
Paris this morning. We send our thoughts and prayers to all those who
have been affected.”
US Secretary of State John Kerry: “The
pen is an instrument of freedom, not fear. We stand with you [France]
in solidarity and in commitment, both in the cause of confronting
extremism and in the cause which the extremists fear so much and which
has always united our two countries – freedom. Free expression and a
free press are core values... principles that can be attacked but never
eradicated.”
François Hollande, President of France (translated): “No barbaric act will ever extinguish the freedom of the press. We are a united country that will react as one.”
David Cameron, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom: “The
murders in Paris are sickening. We stand with the French people in the
fight against terror and defending the freedom of the press.”
Jean-Claude Junker, President of the European Commission (translated): “I
am deeply shocked by the brutal and inhuman attack that hit the offices
of Charlie Hebdo. This is an intolerable act, a barbarism that concerns
us all as human beings and Europeans. My thoughts are with the victims
and their families. I express in my own behalf and on behalf of the
European Commission, our greatest solidarity with France.”
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott: “The
government condemns the atrocity in Paris overnight. The thoughts of
all Australians are with the families of those who have lost their lives
in this barbaric act. Freedom of expression is the cornerstone of a
free society. Australia stands with the people and the government of
France at this difficult time.”
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon: “This
horrific attack is meant to divide. We must not fall into that
trap.This is a moment for solidarity around the world. We must stand
strong for freedom of expression and tolerance and stand against the
forces of division and hate.”
German Chancellor Angela Merkel: “This
abominable act is not only an attack on the lives of French citizens
and their security," she said in a statement. It is also an attack on
freedom of speech and the press, core elements of our free democratic
culture. In no way can this be justified.”
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