In the United States lowered flags in memory of the victims of the Paris terrorist attacks

Barack Obama ordered to lower the national flags of the country over the White House and other federal buildings, as well as military bases and US embassies abroad as a sign of mourning for the victims of the terrorist attacks in Paris. Reports about it Buzzfeed News With reference to Obama's order, given on Sunday, November 15, two days after the tragedy.

“As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless act of violence committed on November 13, 2015 in Paris, I am ordering the flag of the United States to be flown at half-staff at the White House and all federal buildings, military bases, warships, and American embassies and consulates abroad,” the order reads. . It states that flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on Thursday 19 November.

Earlier in the day, House Speaker Paul Ryan ordered to lower the flags in the US Capitol.

On the White House website published full text Obama's statements in connection with the terrorist attacks in Paris. In it, he called these terrorist attacks “attacks on all humanity.” “This is an attack not only on Paris, not only on the citizens of France, but on all of humanity and on the universal values ​​that we share,” the American leader said.

Obama promised that the American authorities will provide France with any assistance to take retaliatory measures. “France is our oldest ally. The French stood shoulder to shoulder with us many times. And we want to make it clear that we stand with them in the fight against terrorism and extremism.”

Obama said the United States and its allies will not give in to fear and “no one will change their way of life.” “We are going to do everything we can, working together with the French people and the people of the world, to bring these terrorists to justice,” the president said.

Earlier, Forum reported that a series of terrorist attacks occurred in Paris on November 13. Unidentified people opened fire in one of the restaurants; three explosions were heard in the immediate vicinity of the Stade de France stadium, where a friendly match between the French and German football teams was taking place, which was attended by French President Francois Hollande. In addition, unknown persons took hostages at a rock concert at the Bataclan Theater.

According to the latest data, at least 129 people died as a result of the attacks, and about 350 were injured. Hollande announced the introduction in the country of a state of emergency and enhanced control over the crossing of the state border. Responsibility for terrorist attacks took terrorist group "Islamic State".