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Russia-Ukraine latest: Terror group behind Moscow concert hall shooting attempted attacks in France, Macron says

 

Macron says group behind concert hall shooting attempted attacks in France

Emmanuel Macron says the same group believed to be behind the deadly attack in Russia has also attempted several attacks in France recently.

The French president told reporters today that Russia was the victim of an Islamist attack.

"This group also tried to commit several actions on our own soil" he told reporters during a visit to French Guyana. 

France has raised its terror alert warning to its highest level after the shootings, which have been claimed by Islamic State.

In a separate statement, Mr Macron "firmly" condemned the "terrorist attack" and said France stands in solidarity with the victims.  


https://news.sky.com/story/russia-moscow-shooting-latest-ukraine-islamic-state-live-sky-news-blog-12541713    




France Raises Security Alert Amid ISIS Threat  


France has repeatedly been hit by deadly Islamic State attacks, including the Bataclan theater massacre in 2015 in which extremists opened fire on concert-goers and held hostages for hours. French troops have also fought against Islamic extremists in the Middle East and Africa.

France was already on high security alert ahead of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics this year, which are expected to draw millions of visitors to the country. Security concerns are notably high for the the exceptional opening ceremony July 26, which will involve boats riding along the Seine River and huge crowds watching from the embankments.  


https://www.newsmax.com/world/globaltalk/france-threat-security/2024/03/24/id/1158448/