On November 13, 2015, a series of coordinated terrorist attacks occurred in Paris, France and the suburb of Saint-Denis. The attacks, which included suicide bombings and mass shootings, were perpetrated by the Islamic extremist group known as ISIS. A total of 130 people were killed and hundreds more were injured in the attacks. The attacks prompted a state of emergency to be declared in France and led to increased security measures throughout the country. Many people around the world expressed their condolences and support for the victims and their families, and many took to social media to express their solidarity with the hashtag “PrayForParis.”
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