France terrorist attacks
Jihadist terrorism shook France in 2015-2016 as attack after attack targeted civilians when they least expected it, resulting in over 200 deaths
- Failed integration: In next 10-20 years, France will be new Lebanon – writer
In just a few years, Islamic suburbs of Paris will obey their own set of rules, they will have their own laws, their own principles, maybe even their own police. It is already the case, Alexandre Mendel, author of the book ‘Partition’ told RT.World News - ISIS claims responsibility for Marseille knife attack that killed two people
The Islamic State terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the Marseille knife attack which left two women dead, Reuters reports, citing the IS affiliated Amaq news agency.World News - ‘Not a crime but war’: Terrorists must be tried by military courts, believes Le Pen
Terrorism cases should be heard by special courts, possibly involving the military, prominent French right-wing politician Marine Le Pen has said, adding that terrorism should be treated as an “act of war.”World News - French troops hit by vehicle: ‘Good behind the scenes intelligence work needed to stop attacks’
To stop attacks more investment in preemptive intelligence work is needed instead of drowning in data about ordinary people. The security agencies should target those who should be under active investigation, says former MI5 intelligence officer Annie Machon. - Terrorist attack potential ‘very high’ as 271 ISIS jihadists return to France – interior minister
French authorities have detained “some” and are investigating the rest of the 271 jihadi militants who are known to have returned after fighting for ISIS in Iraq and Syria, the country’s interior minister has revealed, adding, that the terrorist threat in France remains “very high.”World News - France’s Macron sees no ‘legitimate successor’ to Assad, declares terrorism a common enemy in Syria
There is currently no viable alternative to Bashar Assad to prevent Syria from turning into a failed state, the new French president has said, departing from his predecessor’s position that the Syrian leader must be toppled to stabilize the war-torn country.World News
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