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Paris attacks condemned on social media

Paris attacks condemned on social media
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The attacks in Paris drew immediate worldwide condemnation. As well as the formal statements from world leaders, many people took to social media to

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The attacks in Paris drew immediate worldwide condemnation. As well as the formal statements from world leaders, many people took to social media to voice their support for France and pay their condolences to the victims and their families.

The President of the EU Commission Jean-Claude Juncker tweeted this:

I am deeply shocked by the events in Paris. We stand in full solidarity with the people of France.

— Jean-Claude Juncker (@JunckerEU) November 13, 2015

And this from Federica Mogherini,High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. Vice President of the EU Commission:

En train de suivre avec douleur et effroi les évènements à #Paris. L'Europe est avec la France et le peuple français #Unis

— Federica Mogherini (@FedericaMog) November 13, 2015

British Prime Minister David Cameron:

I am shocked by events in Paris tonight. Our thoughts and prayers are with the French people. We will do whatever we can to help.

— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) November 13, 2015

John Kerry, US Secretary of State:

U.S. will support French people in any way we can & continue to stand for liberté, égalité, fraternité.

— John Kerry (@JohnKerry) November 14, 2015

And this from the Turkish Prime Minister:

We stand in full solidarity with France against terrorism.We convey our condolences to the families of the victims and the French nation.2/2

— Ahmet Davutoğlu (@Ahmet_Davutoglu) November 14, 2015

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