Breaking News: France Confronts Lingering Trauma 10 Years After Bataclan Massacre
Paris, France - November 13, 2023 - At least 130 people were killed and hundreds injured in a series of coordinated terrorist attacks across Paris on November 13, 2015. Ten years later, the nation is still grappling with the trauma of that fateful night.
Arthur Dénouveaux, a survivor of the Bataclan concert hall attack, recalls the night vividly. "I remember the muzzle flash coming out of the gunmen's Kalashnikovs. Being pushed to the floor as the crowd scrambled. A girl 'completely lost,' staring toward the shooters before others pulled her down." Dénouveaux was one of around 1,500 people inside the Bataclan that night.
The attacks, carried out by gunmen linked to the Islamic State, targeted multiple locations across Paris, including the Bataclan, the Stade de France, and several restaurants and cafes. The attacks sent shockwaves around the world and left a lasting impact on the nation.
Today, people are gathering at a temporary memorial at Place de la République in Paris to pay tribute to the victims. The French government has announced plans to hold a national ceremony to commemorate the anniversary.
This is a developing story. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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