Attentats du 13-Novembre

The "Attentats du 13-Novembre" refers to the series of coordinated terrorist attacks that struck Paris on November 13, 2015. These attacks, claimed by the Islamic State (ISIS), targeted the Bataclan theatre, the Stade de France, and several restaurants and bars, resulting in 130 deaths and hundreds of injuries. The event remains a significant trauma for France, with ongoing legal proceedings and support initiatives for victims and their families. Recent news highlights two aspects of the aftermath. First, French youths forcibly recruited into ISIS, some as young as 12 at the time of the attacks, are seeking justice for war crimes after being transferred to Iraqi prisons. One's father was a voice claiming responsibility for the 2015 attacks. Second, a crowdfunding campaign for Sonia, a key witness whose testimony led to the arrest of the attacks' ringleader, has successfully raised over 470,000 euros, which has now been provided to her. This underscores the continued efforts to support those affected by the attacks and bring perpetrators to justice.