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A condolence peace poster displayed outside the Birmingham Central Mosque today, a day after the terrorist attacks in Paris, Beirut and Baghdad (Photograph: Adam Yosef)
Citizens and organisations in Birmingham have come together to show solidarity with the people of France, following the terrorist attacks in Paris yesterday.
Messages of solidarity have been shared across the city, with the Birmingham Central Mosque holding a special press conference this morning to condemn terrorism and share their condolences while, this evening, the Library of Birmingham has lit up in red, white and blue as a mark of respect for those killed in the tragedy.
The deaths of those killed in terrorist attacks in Beirut and Baghdad yesterday were also marked, in light of the latest chapter in an ongoing cross-continental crisis.
At least 41 people were killed in Lebanon on Friday, in two suicide bomb blasts in the country’s capital, Beirut. In Baghdad in Iraq, 19 people were murdered after a suicide bombing at a funeral service. The highest toll in recent days was in Paris in France, where bomb blasts and gunmen took the lives of 129 people. Both Lebanon and France are in an official state of mourning.
Peace for Paris by @jean_jullien. Thoughts go out to all those affected by the horrific attacks in Paris. pic.twitter.com/Yz75Hqff4h
— Birmingham Updates (@BhamUpdates) November 14, 2015
Following the horror of yesterday’s attacks, officials at the Birmingham Central Mosque today condemned the “brutal terrorist attacks in Paris”.
“We wish to share our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers, to the families and friends of those killed and injured in the horrific terrorist attacks in Paris last night.
“We also stand in solidarity with the people of France and the world, who have been affected and are in mourning,” mosque Chairman Muhammad Afzal stated at an official press conference.
“There is no justification whatsoever for such acts of horrific violence and brutality, which is completely against the good of humanity. Those responsible must be brought to justice to protect good, in our constant fight to eradicate evil within humanity.”
Solodarité – The Library of Birmingham turned, red, white & blue. #solidarité #prayforparis #vivelafrance pic.twitter.com/mBVLFn2x1C
— Jade Taryn Graham (@jadetaryn) November 14, 2015
As landmarks across the world paid tribute to the French victims by lowering flags and lighting up in the tricolor of the French flag, the Library of Birmingham has also changed its exterior facade to be lit up red, white and blue. The lights were turned on at 7pm this evening.
In Smethwick, the Guru Nanak Sikh Temple also showed solidarity by lighting up the gurdwara in the colours of the French Tricolore, chanigng its colours from 6pm.
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The Guru Nanak Sikh Temple in Smethwick, Birmingham, changed its lights to the French Tricolore
A vigil has also been organised by Citizens UK Birmingham which will take place tomorrow (Sunday) at 6pm outside Birmingham Cathedral.
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