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[Aureon]

This has got to be the biggest attack in Europe in like decades, no?

No, 2004 Madrid Train bombing.

 

[dk_]

If they got one alive: MAKE HIM TALK!

 

[Damaniel]

France24 says (in the runner at the bottom of the screen) that a 'security source' is claiming 'hundreds' dead at the concert hall. I hope not.

 

[brochiller]

Fuck.

These weren't hostages. No conditions, no terms. They were victims. This was a slaughter.

Yup.

 

[Herb Alpert]

Nah -> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beslan_school_siege https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moscow_theater_hostage_crisis
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_Madrid_train_bombings

I meant on the French soil, you're right.

 

[UnluckyKate]

and we got lucky the blast vests only killed their scummy wearers.

If they blew them off on the subway, PACKED under the stadium, god, that would be 50+ more people killed

 

[Auctopus]

I actually feel sick.

 

[dosh]

Facebook's got a feature where you can let your contacts know you're safe if you live in Paris. Two of my friends have used it so far.

I've been refreshing the shit out of this. Really useful.

If people wants to check for their friends/family, it's right there.

 

[Einchy]

Holy fuck, what the hell happened.

When I clicked this thread an hour or so ago it had zero replies, skimmed a bit and it sounded like it was just a random shooting and then I'm seeing that more than 100 people were killed.

 

[SomTervo]

If ISIS really is behind this, then this has to be the final fucking straw man. It's time to send troops into Raqqa/Syria from all over the world. This shit cannot be tolerated anymore. This is fucking absolutely terrifying. And we just allow them to set up camp in Raqqa. It's a fucking disgrace.

This is definitely a NATO situation now

I sure hope so. I call myself a pacifist, but a point comes where an action has to be taken or there's a solid chance you'll lose everything. We're rapidly approaching that point right now.

This is just devastating. Unprecedented.

I work with a lot of people who live in Paris, remotely. Oh, god.

 

[Cuyejo]

All indicates there wasn't any plans for an hostage situation, the fuckers just want to ramp up the death toll. This is sick, what the fuck is wrong with some people.

 

[agiantenemycrab]

This is a nightmare.

 

[Hedrush]

That's not what they mean, 1500 people were at the show in Bataclan.
the number of 100 is a guess i think does does not include all the hostages, a lot of people managed to escape but the venue was packed with 1500 people

Yeah we know that, but they had 100 hostages.

 

[hwy_61]

My jaw was on the floor at 40.

now I'm just angry.

 

[cartoon_soldier]

Agence France-PresseVerified account
‏@AFP
#BREAKING Hollande on his way to attacked concert venue: French presidency

Amazing and very brave.

 

[Violence Jack]

Please stay safe Paris-GAF. Is this for sure an ISIS attack?

 

[Lonestar]

Got home, left as raids were underway, seeing the current toll, just disgusted

 

[Raiden]

I live in Belgium (ghent) and the streets are just silent on a fridaynight..

 

[Mauricio_Magus]

I hope they are safe and sound dude, and that you hear from them soon.

Thank you. I'm calling my cousin right now.

This is just depressing as hell.

 

[Vilifier]

This is horrible and heartbreaking

 

[SeanR1221]

Wow this is terrible. I was flying and as soon as I landed I got multiple texts and alerts about the news

 

[StormyTheRabbit]

Estimated around 140 total dead. This is based off previous reports. /u/XenoBen

That number is not confirmed, but based off totals from before. /u/XenoBen

Reddit Live Stream

 

[NekoFever]

BBC's saying "about 100" dead at the concert hall.

 

[Anion]

The scale of this attack is scary really.

Modern weapons + evil people. Yes scary. Very.

 

[Simply Sarah]

I'm just...kind of left staring blankly at my screen feeling more and more like throwing up. It's just...why? Why?

 

[megateto]

Yep, followed by Utøya 2011 and London 2005

Spain got hit hard in 2004: 193 dead, 1858 wounded .

 

[Ether_Snake]

100 people dead alone in the concert hall? That is so horrible...

That would mean, that they killed nearly every hostage.

No, there was much more people in there than that. And as far as we know there were never any hostages, just people who didn't manage to escape. The attackers apparently attacked immediately, not after taking people "hostage".

 

[GIANKRATOS]

ANSA here in italy is reporting that isis has stated that rome is the next target.
https://twitter.com/Agenzia_Ansa/status/665320362343800833

Giubileus is near... damn

 

[dc89]

Gunshots & explosions heard in mobile phone footage at Bataclan; around 100 dead in attack http://bbc.in/1OJoBof http://snpy.tv/1Ya0TTU

 

[Red]

Please stay safe Paris-GAF. Is this for sure an ISIS attack?

Info still coming in, but one of the gunman has reportedly claimed to be from ISIS.

 

[Shmuppers]

Thank God for Facebook's "safety check" notification. Now I know that my friend is okay

 

[oti]

I have tickets for Video Games Live in Hamburg for the 15th.

I don't think I want to go anymore.

 

[Tieske]

Amazing and very brave.

Yeah, good on him

 

[bonesmccoy]

I meant on the French soil, you're right.

Ah - sorry.

 

[segasonic]

World needs to stop the atrocities in Syria
The cancer is spreading

 

[Insane Metal]

What I feared is exactly what happened... ISIS people have no mercy whatsoever. They kill/slaughter others for their cause like they're cattle.

Next time there's a situation like this, the police/army have to act quickly. It took them too long to enter the Bataclan.

 

[Boke1879]

They want to turn the whole world against them?

They already believe the world is against them. They don't care about that. They want recognition now

 

[Dryk]

Unfortunetely there's nothing to prevent what you describe (new threats and starting all over again) unless you end the human race. This is the way of our species: As soon as someone feels they're more right than you and have power, it's all abusing it.

As uncomfortable a thought as it is; anyone can turn around and kill you at any time given the right motivation to do it. We live with that fact every day and manage to get on with our lives, I have faith that we'll be able to live with it tomorrow.

 

[hydrophilic attack]

Spain got hit hard in 2004: 193 dead, 1858 wounded .

Oh yes, I knew I was forgetting something

 

[brau]

Thank you. I'm calling my cousin right now.

This is just depressing as hell.

=\

I believe it. Best to your relatives. I don't have family there and i am still saddened by all of this.

 

[sechsterangriff]

I'm not religious at all, but it's at times alike this I wish there was a "Hell" and a very special place in there for all who cause suffering in the name of a god.

 

[bearythebear]

Man, this is a tough situation

 

[Elfforkusu]

RIP to the victims. Prayers for their families. Shit like this really strains your faith in humanity.

 

[brochiller]

Jesus Fox just played video of women screaming on the ground.

 

[sora87]

I wonder what ISIS reasoning will be. Absolutely inhuman.

 

[CrunchyFrog]

Just... Fuck... Prayers for those affected and all those gripped by fear in Paris. I can only hope that justice may be swift for whatever sorry sacks of shit organized and carried out this massacre.

 

[Scipio]

I'm so happy I don't live in a big city.

 

[Boy Wander]

Just so people are aware, that was reported earlier and they were repeating an earlier recording.

Right, sorry. Its hard to keep up. I'm switching to BBC. They seem to not report on stuff unless they're sure whereas Skys coverage is a barrage of clips and headlines.

 

[Lender]

I live in Belgium (ghent) and the streets are just silent on a fridaynight..

Well that's mainly because thursdaynight is goint out night?
Kinda shocks me as well that this is happening only 300km from my doorstep.

 

[Auctopus]

Please stay safe Paris-GAF. Is this for sure an ISIS attack?

Wait until morning for a proper answer.