Paris Attacks: #prayforparis

Terrorism is a psychological warfare. Terrorists try to manipulate us and change our behavior by creating fear, uncertainty, and division in society. (Patrick J. Kennedy)

Three teams carried out the attacks in the French capital which killed 129 people and left more than 350 wounded, the Paris chief prosecutor says.

TIME wrote that there appear to have been attacks at six sites around the city, but three major attacks have emerged as the most deadly:
1. At least 100 hostages were taken in the Bataclan concert venue, during a performance by the American band, Eagles of Death Metal (the band was reported to be safe, although it was not clear whether all the crew managed to escape.)
2. At least 11 people died in shootings in two restaurants, Le Petit Cambodge and Le Carillon, which are right across the street from each other (it is not immediately clear which victims were in which establishments.)
3. Three explosions were reported at a bar outside the Stade de France to the north of the city, where thousands were gathered to watch France play Germany, and at least two are reported to be suicide bombings.

"We have to find out where they came from... and how they were financed," Francois Molins told reporters. He said seven attackers had been killed, and that all had been heavily armed and wearing explosive belts. Friday's attacks hit a concert hall, a major stadium, restaurants and bars. (BBC)

Barack Obama said that terrorist attacks on Paris were an “an attack on all of humanity and the universal values that we share,”  as he promised the full support of the United States for France.

“We stand prepared and ready to provide whatever assistance the government and the people of France need to respond,” Obama said. “We are going to do whatever it takes to work with the French people and nations around the world to bring these terrorists to justice.” (TIME)

“It is an act of war prepared and planned outside, with complicity from within the country,” French President Francois Hollande said. “It is an act of absolute barbarism. France will be ruthless in its response.”

These attacks have provided shocks not only for people in France but also all over the world. The sounds of humanity came louder as the tragedy happened. It does not really matter who is responsible for the attacks. What matters is that all people must be committed to gather and fight against terrorism by spreading love and affection everywhere.

There is no moral difference between a Stealth bomber and a suicide bomber. They both kill innocent people for political reasons.
― Tony Benn