Friday, January 9, 2015

Calls for solidarity from French President Hollande

French President Hollande is thanking law enforcement, the military and allies alike for helping end the hostage dramas following the attack on the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo.

French officials confirmed the two Kouachi brothers and another suspect were killed in raids at two different locations.

However, there were concerns about a possible hostage situation in Montpellier, where a gunman was holding two shopkeepers.

Via a translator, French President Francois Hollande expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and thanked the police for their bravery.

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OUT: ...had killed."
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Via a translator, French President Francois Hollande said, as the nation mourns the victims of these terror attacks, all must stand together.

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OUT: ...up to it."
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Via a translator, French President Francois Hollande noted that additional attacks in the future are possible.

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OUT: ...and mobilization."
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