Paris Terrorist Attacks: Nearly simultaneous attack took place at the Stade de France in the northern suburb of Saint-Denis together with a hostage situation at the Bataclan theatre on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015.The November 2015 Paris attacks are being described as the worst in France since World War II.
One or more explosions took place near Stade de France, during the French national team's game against Germany. French President François Hollande was in attendance, but was evacuated before the game ended. Others died in a reported suicide blast near the Stade de France and gun attacks on city center restaurants.
French President Hollande declared a state of emergency and closed the borders for all of France.
"Terrorists capable to carry out such atrocities must know that they will face a France that is determined and united," President Francois Hollande Francois told reporters.
Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Information Office released the following statement:
"The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia strongly denounces the terror attacks in Paris and urges for global solidarity to defeat terrorism.
"A source at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed condolences of the Saudi government and people to the families of the victims, the government and people of the France, and wished the injured a quick recovery.
"Saudi Arabia underscores the importance of the world community to stand united to double its efforts to root out this dangerous and destructive plague, which targets the security and stability of the entire world. The source added that an effective means for joint international action was needed to fight those who sought to harm global security under any pretext."
The statement was distributed by Qorvis MSLGROUP on behalf of the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia. Additional information is available at the Department of Justice, Washington, D.C.
