Being translation of televised address by President Francois Hollande during the deadly attacks in Paris on Friday:


"My dear compatriots,


As I speak, terrorist attacks of unprecedented proportions are underway in the Paris area. There are dozens killed, there are many injured. It is a horror. We have, on my decision, mobilized all forces possible to neutralize the terrorists and make all concerned areas safe. I have also asked for military reinforcements. They are currently in the Paris area, to ensure that no new attack can take place. I have also called a cabinet meeting that will be held in a few minutes.


Two decisions will be taken: a state of emergency will be declared, which means that some places will be closed, traffic may be banned , and there will also be searches which may be decided throughout Ile de France (greater Paris). The state of emergency will be proclaimed throughout the territory (of France).


The second decision I have made is to close the borders. We must ensure that no one enters to commit any crimes and that those who have committed the crimes that we have unfortunately seen can also be arrested if they should leave the territory. This is a terrible ordeal which once again assails us. We know where it comes from, who these criminals are, who these terrorists are.

In these difficult moments, we must - and I'm thinking of the many victims, their families and the injured - show compassion and solidarity. But we must also show unity and calm. Faced with terror, France must be strong, it must be great and the state authorities must be firm. We will be. We must also call on everyone to be responsible.


What the terrorists want is to scare us and fill us with dread. There is indeed reason to be afraid. There is dread, but in the face of this dread, there is a nation that knows how to defend itself, that knows how to mobilize its forces and, once again, will defeat the terrorists. French citizens, we have not completed the operations. There are still some that are extremely difficult. It's at this moment that the security forces are staging an assault, especially in a place in Paris. I ask you to keep all your trust in what we can do with the security forces to protect our nation from terrorist acts.


Long live the Republic and long live France."


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will check when your poo makes fp

we know who these terrorists are. They claim their heinous crime is backed by their holy book but in reality they and their kind are deluded sadists and sociopath. Heaven will judge them.

Just when I thought I won't see a thread about it.

It's just so saddening.

T

Some Muslims can't live without indulging in acts of terrorism and the more you show them love, the more they hate you. I foresee Germany crying like this someday.

In my grandma's words, when you give people allowance, they will want "allowadance"

Help Nairaland don force Muslim on me, see what they did to my profile. I don't know anyone called Mohamed. I am a Christian.
Help!

I wonder why Islam gives people a legitimate excuse to kill and terrorise others

All those refugees that were coming into Europe in thousands....this is actually what they had in mind and the French govt knew the risks they posed...yet nothing.

European countries need to be careful

I still find it difficult to comprehend why a human race will take the world on ransom cos of religion..

We all know who terrorists round the world are...
Those who claim their religion is of peace....
Yet am still searching for the peace in their religion.
It truly is amazing at how ironical religion can be.

This is exactly why Igbos need Biafra to push Muslims/Islam out of their borders.
Nigeria should please take their oil and give Igbo's peace.
Every sane person would not want such violence to come near him. Even if it comes near him he would still want it to keep away from his CHILDREN.

SirJeffry:
Some Muslims can't live without indulging in acts of terrorism and the more you show them love, the more they hate you. I foresee Germany crying like this someday.

In my grandma's words, when you give people allowance, they will want "allowadance"

u just said my mind; Germany will regret it someday, but then it would be too late.

Way 2 late when syria was breeding terrorists they did nothing to deter that.now the chicken has come home to roost

Islam is a very bad religion