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Paris attacks: anti-terrorism raids across France as hunt for Salah Abdeslam continues – live Paris attacks: anti-terrorism raids across France as hunt for Salah Abdeslam continues – live
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5.31am GMT05:31
France Info reports that the so-called “fiche S” (a police “S” file for radicalisation) on one of the attackers, Omar Ismael Mostefai, had been renewed just a month before the assault on Paris.
The fiche S is a register that does not require the monitoring of the names on it, but it is supposed to alert authorities to be vigilant to the threat of radicalism.
France Info says Mostefai’s name was renewed on the list on 12 October.
The S refers to the fact that this is a state security alert.
The Kouachi brothers and Amedy Coulibaly, the gunmen in the January attacks on Charlie Hebdo and Hyper Cacher market, were also subject to fiche S.
Updated at 5.33am GMT
5.07am GMT05:075.07am GMT05:07
What we know about the raids What we know about the anti-terrorism raids
Information is still patchy but here is what we have gathered from French media reports:Information is still patchy but here is what we have gathered from French media reports:
Updated at 5.22am GMT
4.49am GMT04:494.49am GMT04:49
The governor of Alabama has said he will resist any attempt to resettle Syrian refugees in his state, Buzzfeed reports.The governor of Alabama has said he will resist any attempt to resettle Syrian refugees in his state, Buzzfeed reports.
Governor Robert Bentley said in a statement on Sunday night:Governor Robert Bentley said in a statement on Sunday night:
After full consideration of this weekend’s attacks of terror on innocent citizens in Paris, I will oppose any attempt to relocate Syrian refugees to Alabama through the US refugee admissions program.After full consideration of this weekend’s attacks of terror on innocent citizens in Paris, I will oppose any attempt to relocate Syrian refugees to Alabama through the US refugee admissions program.
As your governor, I will not stand complicit to a policy that places the citizens of Alabama in harm’s way.As your governor, I will not stand complicit to a policy that places the citizens of Alabama in harm’s way.
President Barack Obama has previously called for the US to resettle at least 10,000 refugees fleeing Syria.President Barack Obama has previously called for the US to resettle at least 10,000 refugees fleeing Syria.
Bentley’s intervention followed a demand this weekend by Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal to the White House to know how many Syrian refugees had been housed in his state, information he said was essential “in hopes that the night of horror in Paris is not duplicated here”.Bentley’s intervention followed a demand this weekend by Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal to the White House to know how many Syrian refugees had been housed in his state, information he said was essential “in hopes that the night of horror in Paris is not duplicated here”.
The state department said the answer was 14.The state department said the answer was 14.
4.32am GMT04:324.32am GMT04:32
This map pinpoints the locations of several anti-terrorism raids reported to be taking place across France in the early hours of Monday morning.This map pinpoints the locations of several anti-terrorism raids reported to be taking place across France in the early hours of Monday morning.
French police are hunting Salah Abdeslam and others believed to have been involved in orchestrating the attacks on Paris on Friday.French police are hunting Salah Abdeslam and others believed to have been involved in orchestrating the attacks on Paris on Friday.
However, it is not certain that the raids are directly linked to the attacks on the capital.However, it is not certain that the raids are directly linked to the attacks on the capital.
Updated at 4.36am GMTUpdated at 4.36am GMT
4.29am GMT04:294.29am GMT04:29
French foreign minister: Raqqa airstrikes 'legitimate'French foreign minister: Raqqa airstrikes 'legitimate'
The French foreign minister Laurent Fabius says France had the “legitimacy” to take action against Islamic State after Friday’s terror attacks in Paris.The French foreign minister Laurent Fabius says France had the “legitimacy” to take action against Islamic State after Friday’s terror attacks in Paris.
Fabius, speaking on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Turkey late on Sunday, said the decision to conduct airstrikes in Raqqa against Islamic State targets was a “political” one and that France had to be “present and active” following Friday’s attacks.Fabius, speaking on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Turkey late on Sunday, said the decision to conduct airstrikes in Raqqa against Islamic State targets was a “political” one and that France had to be “present and active” following Friday’s attacks.
4.19am GMT04:194.19am GMT04:19
A local French media report from Grenoble says several arrests were made and weapons seized in raids that began around 1am local time.A local French media report from Grenoble says several arrests were made and weapons seized in raids that began around 1am local time.
I should point out that at this stage the Guardian is not able independently to verify these reports. We are working on doing so.I should point out that at this stage the Guardian is not able independently to verify these reports. We are working on doing so.
4.16am GMT04:164.16am GMT04:16
Toulouse, where raids are being carried out overnight, was the site of a terror attack in 2012, in which Islamic militant Mohamed Merah killed three Jewish children, a rabbi and three paratroopers.Toulouse, where raids are being carried out overnight, was the site of a terror attack in 2012, in which Islamic militant Mohamed Merah killed three Jewish children, a rabbi and three paratroopers.
Merah was killed in a shoot-out with police.Merah was killed in a shoot-out with police.
4.05am GMT04:054.05am GMT04:05
The forces involved in the raids are anti-terrorism units: RAID (Recherche Assistance Intervention Dissuasion) and GIPN (Groupes d’Intervention de la Police Nationale).The forces involved in the raids are anti-terrorism units: RAID (Recherche Assistance Intervention Dissuasion) and GIPN (Groupes d’Intervention de la Police Nationale).
Both are tactical units of the French national police force.Both are tactical units of the French national police force.
Updated at 4.07am GMTUpdated at 4.07am GMT
4.00am GMT04:004.00am GMT04:00
Further reports are coming in of police operations in Jeumont, an area close to the French border with Belgium; it’s north of Calais, so it’s unclear whether this is in fact the raid reported to be taking place there.Further reports are coming in of police operations in Jeumont, an area close to the French border with Belgium; it’s north of Calais, so it’s unclear whether this is in fact the raid reported to be taking place there.
L’Observateur le Sambre reports that 20 vehicles were involved in raids in Jeumont, closing off streets around rue du docteur Laennec, where a building was being searched.L’Observateur le Sambre reports that 20 vehicles were involved in raids in Jeumont, closing off streets around rue du docteur Laennec, where a building was being searched.
3.53am GMT03:533.53am GMT03:53
The Parisian suburb of Bobigny has also been raided overnight, with several homes searched, reports from France suggest.The Parisian suburb of Bobigny has also been raided overnight, with several homes searched, reports from France suggest.
3.48am GMT03:483.48am GMT03:48
France’s iTélé reports that at least three people have been taken into custody in the Toulouse raids:France’s iTélé reports that at least three people have been taken into custody in the Toulouse raids:
#Toulouse > Au moins 3 personnes ont été placées en garde à vue après perquisition conduite dans le cadre de la lutte antiterroriste#Toulouse > Au moins 3 personnes ont été placées en garde à vue après perquisition conduite dans le cadre de la lutte antiterroriste
3.45am GMT03:453.45am GMT03:45
Information about the raids is patchy, but this appears to show police vehicles involved in an operation in Toulouse in the early hours on Monday morning:Information about the raids is patchy, but this appears to show police vehicles involved in an operation in Toulouse in the early hours on Monday morning:
Opération anti-islamistes à #Toulouse. Plus d'infos en accès libre dès que possible https://t.co/00hia9pkLE pic.twitter.com/xB1Scf2N6COpération anti-islamistes à #Toulouse. Plus d'infos en accès libre dès que possible https://t.co/00hia9pkLE pic.twitter.com/xB1Scf2N6C
3.38am GMT03:383.38am GMT03:38
'Anti-terrorism raids taking place across France''Anti-terrorism raids taking place across France'
We are hearing reports that coordinated raids are taking place across France by anti-terrorism forces.We are hearing reports that coordinated raids are taking place across France by anti-terrorism forces.
Raids are reported to be taking place in:Raids are reported to be taking place in:
Raids are reported as well as in at least one suburb of Paris.Raids are reported as well as in at least one suburb of Paris.
I’ll have more details here as they come in.I’ll have more details here as they come in.
Updated at 3.47am GMTUpdated at 3.47am GMT
3.29am GMT03:293.29am GMT03:29
With 103 of the 129 dead now identified, each hour brings more names of those who were lost in the attacks.With 103 of the 129 dead now identified, each hour brings more names of those who were lost in the attacks.
Marie Lausch, 23, and Mathias Dymarski, 22, both from France, were killed at the Bataclan, according to a friend.Marie Lausch, 23, and Mathias Dymarski, 22, both from France, were killed at the Bataclan, according to a friend.
La recherche est terminée, je n'ai plus de mots, que des larmes. Marie et Mathias nous ont quitté tous les deux. pic.twitter.com/futx8GIROVLa recherche est terminée, je n'ai plus de mots, que des larmes. Marie et Mathias nous ont quitté tous les deux. pic.twitter.com/futx8GIROV
Clara Regigny initially posted on Twitter under the #rechercheParis hashtag, looking for information on her friends.Clara Regigny initially posted on Twitter under the #rechercheParis hashtag, looking for information on her friends.
About eight hours later she tweeted: “The search is over, I have no words, only tears. Marie and Mathias have both left us,” she said.About eight hours later she tweeted: “The search is over, I have no words, only tears. Marie and Mathias have both left us,” she said.
Our latest report on the victims is here:Our latest report on the victims is here:
Related: Architect, student, engineer and critic among identified Paris attack victimsRelated: Architect, student, engineer and critic among identified Paris attack victims
3.11am GMT03:113.11am GMT03:11
In the hours after the attacks in Paris, French police did in fact stop Salah Abdeslam and two other men close to the border with Belgium – but then allowed them to go on their way.In the hours after the attacks in Paris, French police did in fact stop Salah Abdeslam and two other men close to the border with Belgium – but then allowed them to go on their way.
Abdeslam and two men he was travelling with in a Volkswagen Golf were pulled over by police in a routine check near the French-Belgian border early on Saturday morning, police said.Abdeslam and two men he was travelling with in a Volkswagen Golf were pulled over by police in a routine check near the French-Belgian border early on Saturday morning, police said.
They were allowed to continue their journey because their names were not yet on any wanted list.They were allowed to continue their journey because their names were not yet on any wanted list.
It later emerged that Salah Abdeslam was the man who rented a Belgian-registered VW Polo that was parked outside the Bataclan concert hall where 89 people died.It later emerged that Salah Abdeslam was the man who rented a Belgian-registered VW Polo that was parked outside the Bataclan concert hall where 89 people died.
It also transpired that one of his brothers, Ibrahim Abdeslam, also reported as Brahim Abdeslam, 31, blew himself up in the attack at the Comptoir Voltaire. Another Abdeslam brother, as yet unnamed by authorities, has been arrested in Belgium.It also transpired that one of his brothers, Ibrahim Abdeslam, also reported as Brahim Abdeslam, 31, blew himself up in the attack at the Comptoir Voltaire. Another Abdeslam brother, as yet unnamed by authorities, has been arrested in Belgium.
Salah Abdeslam remains on the run, and described by police as dangerous.Salah Abdeslam remains on the run, and described by police as dangerous.
3.05am GMT03:053.05am GMT03:05
Martin FarrerMartin Farrer
Stock markets in Asia Pacific have recovered after falling sharply at the beginning of trading on Monday, in what looks set to be a wobbly day on the world’s financial markets in the wake of the Paris attacks.Stock markets in Asia Pacific have recovered after falling sharply at the beginning of trading on Monday, in what looks set to be a wobbly day on the world’s financial markets in the wake of the Paris attacks.
The Nikkei in Japan was off just 1% at 19,430 points at 1.30pm AEST after suffering a steeper fall at the opening on news that the country has entered a recession for the fifth time in seven years.The Nikkei in Japan was off just 1% at 19,430 points at 1.30pm AEST after suffering a steeper fall at the opening on news that the country has entered a recession for the fifth time in seven years.
The impact of the poor figures on the market was tempered by the expectation that Shinzo Abe’s government will be forced to launch yet more stimulus measures.The impact of the poor figures on the market was tempered by the expectation that Shinzo Abe’s government will be forced to launch yet more stimulus measures.
The ASX/S&P200 benchmark index in Australia has also recovered from earlier losses to 5,006, a fall of 0.88% on the day.The ASX/S&P200 benchmark index in Australia has also recovered from earlier losses to 5,006, a fall of 0.88% on the day.
The Hang Seng in Hong Kong is down 1.51%; Kospi in Korea is down 0.9%; and Shanghai Composite is down 0.65%.The Hang Seng in Hong Kong is down 1.51%; Kospi in Korea is down 0.9%; and Shanghai Composite is down 0.65%.
The euro is still in the doldrums after being sold off heavily in early trading. It has shed 0.5% at a six-month low against the US dollar of $1.071.The euro is still in the doldrums after being sold off heavily in early trading. It has shed 0.5% at a six-month low against the US dollar of $1.071.
2.51am GMT02:512.51am GMT02:51
The attackersThe attackers
Working out who the attackers were, and amassing information about their lives and backgrounds, continues to be a painstaking exercise for investigators.Working out who the attackers were, and amassing information about their lives and backgrounds, continues to be a painstaking exercise for investigators.
Here is what we know about the seven terrorists who died – and other suspects who might be connected to the attacks:Here is what we know about the seven terrorists who died – and other suspects who might be connected to the attacks:
The Bataclan attackersThe Bataclan attackers
Three attackers are known to have died when French security forces raided the concert venue: two by detonating suicide belts and one who police said was shot by their officers.Three attackers are known to have died when French security forces raided the concert venue: two by detonating suicide belts and one who police said was shot by their officers.
One of the suicide bombers was Omar Ismaïl Mostefai, identified by prints taken from a severed finger. You can read more on Mostefai here.One of the suicide bombers was Omar Ismaïl Mostefai, identified by prints taken from a severed finger. You can read more on Mostefai here.
The identity of his two accomplices is not yet known.The identity of his two accomplices is not yet known.
Boulevard Voltaire attackerBoulevard Voltaire attacker
Ibrahim Abdeslam, also reported as Brahim Abdeslam, 31, one of three brothers believed to be involved, was identified by prosecutors as the man who rented a Seat car used in the attacks. He detonated his explosive vest at the Comptoir Voltaire cafe, seriously injuring a bystander and killing himself.Ibrahim Abdeslam, also reported as Brahim Abdeslam, 31, one of three brothers believed to be involved, was identified by prosecutors as the man who rented a Seat car used in the attacks. He detonated his explosive vest at the Comptoir Voltaire cafe, seriously injuring a bystander and killing himself.
The Stade de France attackersThe Stade de France attackers
Three suicide attackers died at this site by detonating explosive vests. One was Bilal Hadfi, 20, who lived in Belgium.Three suicide attackers died at this site by detonating explosive vests. One was Bilal Hadfi, 20, who lived in Belgium.
A Syrian passport for a 25-year-old called Ahmed Almohamed was found here. It was registered by a refugee who landed on the Greek island of Leros in October, but authorities have not confirmed whether that man’s fingerprints match any of the attackers’ remains.A Syrian passport for a 25-year-old called Ahmed Almohamed was found here. It was registered by a refugee who landed on the Greek island of Leros in October, but authorities have not confirmed whether that man’s fingerprints match any of the attackers’ remains.
We do not yet have information on the third attacker at the stadium.We do not yet have information on the third attacker at the stadium.
Suspect on the runSuspect on the run
Police have put out an international alert and arrest warrant for 26-year-old Salah Abdeslam, brother of one of the attackers who died. Salah Abdeslam is thought to have rented the black Volkswagen Polo used by the group that attacked the Bataclan. He was born and lived in Belgium but is a French national.Police have put out an international alert and arrest warrant for 26-year-old Salah Abdeslam, brother of one of the attackers who died. Salah Abdeslam is thought to have rented the black Volkswagen Polo used by the group that attacked the Bataclan. He was born and lived in Belgium but is a French national.
Police say he should be considered dangerous and should not be approached.Police say he should be considered dangerous and should not be approached.
The arrestedThe arrested
A third Abdeslam brother, who has not been named, is believed to have been among seven people arrested on Saturday in the Molenbeek-Saint-Jean district of Brussels, suspected of being connected to the attacks.A third Abdeslam brother, who has not been named, is believed to have been among seven people arrested on Saturday in the Molenbeek-Saint-Jean district of Brussels, suspected of being connected to the attacks.
Mostefai’s brother, father and sister-in-law, along with a number of other family members, are still being questioned by police.Mostefai’s brother, father and sister-in-law, along with a number of other family members, are still being questioned by police.
2.37am GMT02:372.37am GMT02:37
Islamic State has reportedly said that there were no casualties in Raqqa after the bombardment by French and US air forces on Sunday night.Islamic State has reportedly said that there were no casualties in Raqqa after the bombardment by French and US air forces on Sunday night.
It said the targets hit by the 20 bombs were “abandoned sites”.It said the targets hit by the 20 bombs were “abandoned sites”.
It is not possible to verify this account. The French defence ministry earlier said its targets – an Isis command post, jihadist recruitment centre, a depot for arms and ammunition, and a terrorist training camp – were destroyed.It is not possible to verify this account. The French defence ministry earlier said its targets – an Isis command post, jihadist recruitment centre, a depot for arms and ammunition, and a terrorist training camp – were destroyed.
2.03am GMT02:032.03am GMT02:03
What we know so farWhat we know so far
Claire PhippsClaire Phipps
Here is a summary of the latest key developments in the aftermath of the attacks on Paris:Here is a summary of the latest key developments in the aftermath of the attacks on Paris:
Updated at 2.04am GMTUpdated at 2.04am GMT
1.42am GMT01:421.42am GMT01:42
The front pages of Monday’s newspapers in France reflect the sombre mood across the country. Most would have gone to press before news broke of the airstrikes in Raqqa.The front pages of Monday’s newspapers in France reflect the sombre mood across the country. Most would have gone to press before news broke of the airstrikes in Raqqa.
LIBÉRATION: Génération Bataclan #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers pic.twitter.com/aIaMkXq3MyLIBÉRATION: Génération Bataclan #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers pic.twitter.com/aIaMkXq3My
20 MINUTES: Pourquoi? Why? #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers pic.twitter.com/r7fJolgdqy20 MINUTES: Pourquoi? Why? #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers pic.twitter.com/r7fJolgdqy
LES ECHOS: Dans La Guerre #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers pic.twitter.com/ryFvFrS92NLES ECHOS: Dans La Guerre #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers pic.twitter.com/ryFvFrS92N
L'OBS: Numéro special - 13/11/15 #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers pic.twitter.com/633P5yFhkyL'OBS: Numéro special - 13/11/15 #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers pic.twitter.com/633P5yFhky
1.27am GMT01:271.27am GMT01:27
Parisians continue to hold vigils around the capital, even as night falls.Parisians continue to hold vigils around the capital, even as night falls.
My colleagues Luke Harding and Kim Willsher spoke to some of them.My colleagues Luke Harding and Kim Willsher spoke to some of them.
Outside the Casa Nostra pizzeria, a crowd gathered for the first time after police took away a cordon. The restaurant had been unusually empty the night before, with just a couple of customers at tables and a few more drinking outside. Its Tunisian cook, Ammar Bensalem, was in the back kitchen with his friend Fatih. And then the shooting started: sudden bursts of automatic fire.Outside the Casa Nostra pizzeria, a crowd gathered for the first time after police took away a cordon. The restaurant had been unusually empty the night before, with just a couple of customers at tables and a few more drinking outside. Its Tunisian cook, Ammar Bensalem, was in the back kitchen with his friend Fatih. And then the shooting started: sudden bursts of automatic fire.
“I heard shots. We hid in the kitchen. Eight people joined us,” Bensalem said on Sunday, outside his workplace of two years. He said he emerged to find carnage: a woman alive but bleeding profusely from the arm, broken glass, police. Five people had been shot dead immediately in front of the restaurant. Medics had taken them away.“I heard shots. We hid in the kitchen. Eight people joined us,” Bensalem said on Sunday, outside his workplace of two years. He said he emerged to find carnage: a woman alive but bleeding profusely from the arm, broken glass, police. Five people had been shot dead immediately in front of the restaurant. Medics had taken them away.
Beneath its menu sign – “Pizza, Pasta, Salad” – rivulets of blood were still visible.Beneath its menu sign – “Pizza, Pasta, Salad” – rivulets of blood were still visible.
1am and still large crowd, silent at Belle Equipe. Sweet smell of candles. Paris too warm for Nov. It's all wrong. pic.twitter.com/JhvffYxdvR1am and still large crowd, silent at Belle Equipe. Sweet smell of candles. Paris too warm for Nov. It's all wrong. pic.twitter.com/JhvffYxdvR
As fear receded, some families emerged defiantly with children. “This time it’s too much. I don’t want to leave this kind of world to my kids,” Sophie DuPont said, speaking outside La Belle Equipe restaurant in the rue de Charonne, where 18 people were murdered. She was with her baby daughter and four-year-old. She added: “If we have to fight, we will fight, just as our grandfathers did.”As fear receded, some families emerged defiantly with children. “This time it’s too much. I don’t want to leave this kind of world to my kids,” Sophie DuPont said, speaking outside La Belle Equipe restaurant in the rue de Charonne, where 18 people were murdered. She was with her baby daughter and four-year-old. She added: “If we have to fight, we will fight, just as our grandfathers did.”
Around them, people were laying flowers and candles. Two bullets hit the neighbouring sushi bar; someone had threaded flowers through the holes. There were messages. Most were positive: “Peace, love, unity for my beautiful street”, “Dear Freedom” and “I am Paris” written on three tubs of crocuses. A few were angry: “Death to illiterate barbarians.”Around them, people were laying flowers and candles. Two bullets hit the neighbouring sushi bar; someone had threaded flowers through the holes. There were messages. Most were positive: “Peace, love, unity for my beautiful street”, “Dear Freedom” and “I am Paris” written on three tubs of crocuses. A few were angry: “Death to illiterate barbarians.”
And: “We won’t allow you to make this world rotten.”And: “We won’t allow you to make this world rotten.”
Related: Parisians reclaim their streets as survivors recall terror of massacreRelated: Parisians reclaim their streets as survivors recall terror of massacre
1.14am GMT01:141.14am GMT01:14
My colleague Emma Graham-Harrison has been delving into the story of the passport found near the body of the one of the Paris suicide bombers – was it the passport of a Syrian refugee, or someone purporting to be one?My colleague Emma Graham-Harrison has been delving into the story of the passport found near the body of the one of the Paris suicide bombers – was it the passport of a Syrian refugee, or someone purporting to be one?
The discovery raised as many questions as it answered, because it was unclear whether the passport was real or fake and whether the bomber had used it to get to Paris himself or acquired it illegally from someone else.The discovery raised as many questions as it answered, because it was unclear whether the passport was real or fake and whether the bomber had used it to get to Paris himself or acquired it illegally from someone else.
On 3 October, a man using the name Ahmed Almohamed arrived on the small Greek island of Leros and registered as a refugee with the Syrian passport.On 3 October, a man using the name Ahmed Almohamed arrived on the small Greek island of Leros and registered as a refugee with the Syrian passport.
The traveller apparently crossed to a neighbouring island and there boarded a ferry to Athens on 5 October, buying a ticket together with one other man, travel receipts published by the Greek newspaper Protothema show.The traveller apparently crossed to a neighbouring island and there boarded a ferry to Athens on 5 October, buying a ticket together with one other man, travel receipts published by the Greek newspaper Protothema show.
Within two days he had apparently passed through northern Greece to Macedonia and reached the border crossing with Serbia …Within two days he had apparently passed through northern Greece to Macedonia and reached the border crossing with Serbia …
French authorities have yet to say whether they have managed to match fingerprints to those registered along with the passport in Greece. Even if that link were eventually made, it would not confirm either the man’s identity or nationality, as there is a thriving trade in fake or altered Syrian passports.French authorities have yet to say whether they have managed to match fingerprints to those registered along with the passport in Greece. Even if that link were eventually made, it would not confirm either the man’s identity or nationality, as there is a thriving trade in fake or altered Syrian passports.
Syrians have also reported losing their documents in muggings or scams during the arduous trek across Europe, so the passport could potentially have arrived in Greece with one man and in Paris with another.Syrians have also reported losing their documents in muggings or scams during the arduous trek across Europe, so the passport could potentially have arrived in Greece with one man and in Paris with another.
Fingerprints stored in the registration network by European countries trying to monitor the flow of migrants and refugees may hold the clue to confirming who was travelling on the passport as it was brought westwards.Fingerprints stored in the registration network by European countries trying to monitor the flow of migrants and refugees may hold the clue to confirming who was travelling on the passport as it was brought westwards.
The Guardian’s migration correspondent, Patrick Kingsley, has more here on the complicated story of Syrian passports:The Guardian’s migration correspondent, Patrick Kingsley, has more here on the complicated story of Syrian passports:
Related: Why Syrian refugee passport found at Paris attack scene must be treated with cautionRelated: Why Syrian refugee passport found at Paris attack scene must be treated with caution
12.54am GMT00:5412.54am GMT00:54
This new video shows French fighter jets taking off from Jordan to carry out the raids on Raqqa.This new video shows French fighter jets taking off from Jordan to carry out the raids on Raqqa.
Ten jets dropped a total of 20 bombs in the biggest French airstrike since the country extended its bombing campaign against Isis.Ten jets dropped a total of 20 bombs in the biggest French airstrike since the country extended its bombing campaign against Isis.
12.49am GMT00:4912.49am GMT00:49
French defence ministry statement on Raqqa strikesFrench defence ministry statement on Raqqa strikes
Here is the statement from the ministry on tonight’s assault on the Isis capital in Syria (with my own translation, apologies for any errors and please do alert me @Claire_Phipps if you spot any).Here is the statement from the ministry on tonight’s assault on the Isis capital in Syria (with my own translation, apologies for any errors and please do alert me @Claire_Phipps if you spot any).
Chammal is the name of the French military operation against Isis in Iraq.Chammal is the name of the French military operation against Isis in Iraq.
In FrenchIn French
Chammal : destruction de 2 camps d’entraînement en SyrieChammal : destruction de 2 camps d’entraînement en Syrie
Dimanche 15 novembre 2015 à 19H50 et 20H25, la force Chammal a frappé des infrastructures opérationnelles tenues par Daech à Raqqah en Syrie. Les 2 objectifs visés par les frappes ont été détruits.Dimanche 15 novembre 2015 à 19H50 et 20H25, la force Chammal a frappé des infrastructures opérationnelles tenues par Daech à Raqqah en Syrie. Les 2 objectifs visés par les frappes ont été détruits.
Le raid était constitué de 12 aéronefs français, dont 10 avions de chasse, qui ont été engagés simultanément à partir des Emirats arabes unis et de la Jordanie. 20 bombes ont été délivrées.Le raid était constitué de 12 aéronefs français, dont 10 avions de chasse, qui ont été engagés simultanément à partir des Emirats arabes unis et de la Jordanie. 20 bombes ont été délivrées.
Planifiée sur des sites préalablement identifiés lors des missions de reconnaissance réalisées par la France, cette opération a été conduite en coordination avec les forces américaines.Planifiée sur des sites préalablement identifiés lors des missions de reconnaissance réalisées par la France, cette opération a été conduite en coordination avec les forces américaines.
Le premier objectif détruit était utilisé par Daech comme poste de commandement, centre de recrutement djihadistes et dépôt d’armes et de munitions. Le deuxième objectif abritait un camp d’entraînement terroriste.Le premier objectif détruit était utilisé par Daech comme poste de commandement, centre de recrutement djihadistes et dépôt d’armes et de munitions. Le deuxième objectif abritait un camp d’entraînement terroriste.
In EnglishIn English
Operation Chammal: destruction of two training camps in SyriaOperation Chammal: destruction of two training camps in Syria
On Sunday 15 November 2015, at 7.50pm and 8.25pm, Operation Chammel hit infrastructure held by Daesh [Islamic State] in Raqqa, Syria. The two targets were destroyed.On Sunday 15 November 2015, at 7.50pm and 8.25pm, Operation Chammel hit infrastructure held by Daesh [Islamic State] in Raqqa, Syria. The two targets were destroyed.
The raid was made up of 12 French aircraft, 10 of which were fighter jets, which left simultaneously from the UAE and Jordan.The raid was made up of 12 French aircraft, 10 of which were fighter jets, which left simultaneously from the UAE and Jordan.
Twenty bombs were dropped.Twenty bombs were dropped.
Targeted on sites previously identified on reconnaissance missions by France, this operation was carried out in conjunction with US forces.Targeted on sites previously identified on reconnaissance missions by France, this operation was carried out in conjunction with US forces.
The first target destroyed was used by Daesh as a command post, a recruitment centre for jihadists, and a depot for arms and ammunition.The first target destroyed was used by Daesh as a command post, a recruitment centre for jihadists, and a depot for arms and ammunition.
The second target was a terrorist training camp.The second target was a terrorist training camp.
Updated at 12.59am GMTUpdated at 12.59am GMT
12.33am GMT00:3312.33am GMT00:33
Martin FarrerMartin Farrer
It is set to be a wobbly day on the world’s financial markets in the wake of the Paris attacks.It is set to be a wobbly day on the world’s financial markets in the wake of the Paris attacks.
The euro has dipped against the dollar in early trading in Asia and is currently down 0.6% at $1.0705. It was also weaker against the yen.The euro has dipped against the dollar in early trading in Asia and is currently down 0.6% at $1.0705. It was also weaker against the yen.
In the share market, Australia’s benchmark ASX/S&P200 index has already opened and is down 1.3%.In the share market, Australia’s benchmark ASX/S&P200 index has already opened and is down 1.3%.
Futures trading points to a sharp drop when trading starts in Japan and Korea.Futures trading points to a sharp drop when trading starts in Japan and Korea.
“Stocks that are angled towards consumer goods or tourism, notably the luxury industry with the Christmas season, could be affected,” IG France analyst Alexandre Baradez told Reuters.“Stocks that are angled towards consumer goods or tourism, notably the luxury industry with the Christmas season, could be affected,” IG France analyst Alexandre Baradez told Reuters.
“The January [Charlie Hebdo attacks] were different, they were more targeted. Here they were aiming at an entire population,” he added.“The January [Charlie Hebdo attacks] were different, they were more targeted. Here they were aiming at an entire population,” he added.
“There may also be a purely psychological effect that pushes investors to stay on the sidelines until more clarity emerges.”“There may also be a purely psychological effect that pushes investors to stay on the sidelines until more clarity emerges.”
12.27am GMT00:2712.27am GMT00:27
Raya JalabiRaya Jalabi
French daily Le Parisien has spoken to people at the Hyper Cacher market in Paris, which was targeted last January by Amedy Coulibaly, following the shooting at the offices of Charlie Hebdo.French daily Le Parisien has spoken to people at the Hyper Cacher market in Paris, which was targeted last January by Amedy Coulibaly, following the shooting at the offices of Charlie Hebdo.
Coulibaly held several people hostage and killed four. He was subsequently killed by police who raided the market.Coulibaly held several people hostage and killed four. He was subsequently killed by police who raided the market.
“Yes, of course, this revives things within us, says Edmond, 50, who came to do his shopping. Even if we try doing everything to live like before, because that’s the only way to move on. I was coming here before the attacks in January, and I’ve come back, naturally. As always, life carries on. It’s also true that we feel reassured to see security forces nearby…”“Yes, of course, this revives things within us, says Edmond, 50, who came to do his shopping. Even if we try doing everything to live like before, because that’s the only way to move on. I was coming here before the attacks in January, and I’ve come back, naturally. As always, life carries on. It’s also true that we feel reassured to see security forces nearby…”
With a basket under his arm, a young local was heading towards the market. “I lost one of my friends here, Yohan Cohen. Today, my thoughts are all jumbled, and I’m thinking about these other young people, dead and wounded, in Paris and Saint-Denis. We must live and resist.”With a basket under his arm, a young local was heading towards the market. “I lost one of my friends here, Yohan Cohen. Today, my thoughts are all jumbled, and I’m thinking about these other young people, dead and wounded, in Paris and Saint-Denis. We must live and resist.”
Coming from Nogent, a regular client, Victor, is no longer in the mood to resist. “The attacks in January here, we thought it was a nightmare of the past, but we are reliving exactly the same thing … Maybe it will awaken the spirit of the French.Coming from Nogent, a regular client, Victor, is no longer in the mood to resist. “The attacks in January here, we thought it was a nightmare of the past, but we are reliving exactly the same thing … Maybe it will awaken the spirit of the French.
“Yesterday, my wife and I decided that we were going to move. Go to Israel. Yes, over there, they live the same thing every day, but they are protected and are reacting.”“Yesterday, my wife and I decided that we were going to move. Go to Israel. Yes, over there, they live the same thing every day, but they are protected and are reacting.”
Read the full story here (in French).Read the full story here (in French).
12.21am GMT00:2112.21am GMT00:21
The attackers and the manhunt: latestThe attackers and the manhunt: latest
A number of the suspects have now been identified:A number of the suspects have now been identified:
Investigators earlier found three Kalashnikov automatic rifles and quantities of ammunition inside a second Belgian-registered car, a black Seat Leon, reportedly rented to one of the brothers and used in Friday’s attacks before being abandoned on a street in the eastern Paris suburb of Montreuil.Investigators earlier found three Kalashnikov automatic rifles and quantities of ammunition inside a second Belgian-registered car, a black Seat Leon, reportedly rented to one of the brothers and used in Friday’s attacks before being abandoned on a street in the eastern Paris suburb of Montreuil.
12.10am GMT00:1012.10am GMT00:10
So far, 103 bodies of those who died in the attacks on Paris have been identified.So far, 103 bodies of those who died in the attacks on Paris have been identified.
With the death toll currently standing at 129, this means 26 people have still not yet been named.With the death toll currently standing at 129, this means 26 people have still not yet been named.
French prime minister Manuel Valls said the remaining victims would be identified “in the coming hours”.French prime minister Manuel Valls said the remaining victims would be identified “in the coming hours”.
Speaking outside the Ecole Militaire where a centre has been set up for the victims’ families, Valls said:Speaking outside the Ecole Militaire where a centre has been set up for the victims’ families, Valls said:
These are not anonymous victims. They are lives, young people, who have been targeted while they spent a quiet evening in a café, or at a concert.These are not anonymous victims. They are lives, young people, who have been targeted while they spent a quiet evening in a café, or at a concert.
No psychologist, no volunteer, no doctor can console them [the families]. But we must help them with the process, with identifications, to accompany them … through all the administrative tasks.No psychologist, no volunteer, no doctor can console them [the families]. But we must help them with the process, with identifications, to accompany them … through all the administrative tasks.
11.59pm GMT23:5911.59pm GMT23:59
Raya JalabiRaya Jalabi
The state of emergency in France is expected to last three months, various government officials told the press on Sunday, with a vote to continue it due in 12 days’ time.The state of emergency in France is expected to last three months, various government officials told the press on Sunday, with a vote to continue it due in 12 days’ time.
Valls a confirmé aux parlementaires que l'Etat d'urgence sera prolongé pour trois mois. Donc avec un vote dans 12 jours.Valls a confirmé aux parlementaires que l'Etat d'urgence sera prolongé pour trois mois. Donc avec un vote dans 12 jours.
The state of emergency was first declared in France in 1961, at the height of the Algerian war. It was most recently used in 2005 during the three-week long riots which spread from the Paris suburbs across high-rise estates throughout France.The state of emergency was first declared in France in 1961, at the height of the Algerian war. It was most recently used in 2005 during the three-week long riots which spread from the Paris suburbs across high-rise estates throughout France.
Hollande’s declaration was a significant step for France, because of the law’s ugly origins. When the Algerian people rose up in October 1954 in its war for independence (the country had been a French colony), it was treated as a civil war by French authorities. This led to the creation of a law in 1955 to create a state of emergency. Most of the times it was used were during the seven years of that war.Hollande’s declaration was a significant step for France, because of the law’s ugly origins. When the Algerian people rose up in October 1954 in its war for independence (the country had been a French colony), it was treated as a civil war by French authorities. This led to the creation of a law in 1955 to create a state of emergency. Most of the times it was used were during the seven years of that war.
Some of the conditions of the current state of emergency:Some of the conditions of the current state of emergency:
11.48pm GMT23:4811.48pm GMT23:48
Why the attack on Raqqa now?Why the attack on Raqqa now?
The city is the de facto capital of Islamic State within Syria.The city is the de facto capital of Islamic State within Syria.
Various reports quote senior Iraqi officials saying that France and other countries had been warned on Thursday of an imminent attack.Various reports quote senior Iraqi officials saying that France and other countries had been warned on Thursday of an imminent attack.
Associated Press reports that an Iraqi intelligence dispatch had warned that Islamic State group leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi had ordered his followers to immediately launch gun and bomb attacks and take hostages inside the countries of the coalition fighting them in Iraq and Syria.Associated Press reports that an Iraqi intelligence dispatch had warned that Islamic State group leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi had ordered his followers to immediately launch gun and bomb attacks and take hostages inside the countries of the coalition fighting them in Iraq and Syria.
An important caveat: the Iraqi dispatch, which was obtained by the AP, provided no details on when or where the attack would take place, and a senior French security official told the AP that French intelligence gets these kinds of warnings “all the time” and “every day”.An important caveat: the Iraqi dispatch, which was obtained by the AP, provided no details on when or where the attack would take place, and a senior French security official told the AP that French intelligence gets these kinds of warnings “all the time” and “every day”.
However, Iraqi intelligence officials told the AP that they also warned France about specific details: among them, that the attackers were trained for this operation and sent back to France from Raqqa.However, Iraqi intelligence officials told the AP that they also warned France about specific details: among them, that the attackers were trained for this operation and sent back to France from Raqqa.
The officials also told AP that a sleeper cell in France met with the attackers after their training and helped them to execute the plan. There were 24 people involved in the operation, they said: 19 attackers and five others in charge of logistics and planning.The officials also told AP that a sleeper cell in France met with the attackers after their training and helped them to execute the plan. There were 24 people involved in the operation, they said: 19 attackers and five others in charge of logistics and planning.
None of these details have been corroborated by officials of France or other Western intelligence agencies. The Guardian is still working to verify them.None of these details have been corroborated by officials of France or other Western intelligence agencies. The Guardian is still working to verify them.
11.42pm GMT23:4211.42pm GMT23:42
'Nothing stood out' about Paris attacker Omar Ismail Mostefai'Nothing stood out' about Paris attacker Omar Ismail Mostefai
Angelique ChrisafisAngelique Chrisafis
The Guardian’s Angelique Chrisafis has visited Courcouronnes and Chartres, both previously home to Omar Ismail Mostefai, the first of the attackers to be identified, and sends this dispatch:The Guardian’s Angelique Chrisafis has visited Courcouronnes and Chartres, both previously home to Omar Ismail Mostefai, the first of the attackers to be identified, and sends this dispatch:
The beige, two-storey, housing association house in a quiet cul-de-sac in the French cathedral city of Chartres was as unremarkable as Omar Ismail Mostefai himself had seemed to neighbours when he lived there for several years until 2012.The beige, two-storey, housing association house in a quiet cul-de-sac in the French cathedral city of Chartres was as unremarkable as Omar Ismail Mostefai himself had seemed to neighbours when he lived there for several years until 2012.
“His wife didn’t work and they had a very young daughter, nothing stood out,” said the couple who lived opposite. “He was 25 at the time. He always wore trainers and a cap, he was tall, he had long hair and a short beard and didn’t dress in a religious way.“His wife didn’t work and they had a very young daughter, nothing stood out,” said the couple who lived opposite. “He was 25 at the time. He always wore trainers and a cap, he was tall, he had long hair and a short beard and didn’t dress in a religious way.
“He didn’t work regularly, he had temporary jobs. There didn’t seem to be anything odd. He didn’t have visits,” the woman said.“He didn’t work regularly, he had temporary jobs. There didn’t seem to be anything odd. He didn’t have visits,” the woman said.
Three years after his neighbours last saw him, Mostefai, 29, was one of three unmasked men who pulled up in a black Polo car in Paris on Friday night, and entered a rock gig at the Bataclan concert hall before opening fire on the crowd with Kalashnikovs.Three years after his neighbours last saw him, Mostefai, 29, was one of three unmasked men who pulled up in a black Polo car in Paris on Friday night, and entered a rock gig at the Bataclan concert hall before opening fire on the crowd with Kalashnikovs.
Terrified survivors spoke of utter “carnage”, in which the men shot at random and, when people threw themselves to the ground, turned their automatic weapons on them and kept firing. At least 89 people died there in the bloodiest of the coordinated attacks.Terrified survivors spoke of utter “carnage”, in which the men shot at random and, when people threw themselves to the ground, turned their automatic weapons on them and kept firing. At least 89 people died there in the bloodiest of the coordinated attacks.
Read the profile of Moustafai in full:Read the profile of Moustafai in full:
Related: 'Nothing stood out' about Paris attacker Omar Ismail MostefaiRelated: 'Nothing stood out' about Paris attacker Omar Ismail Mostefai
11.31pm GMT23:3111.31pm GMT23:31
Ian BlackIan Black
The Isis attacks in Paris have galvanised international efforts to end the war in Syria, with a new deadline set for negotiations between the warring parties and for a country-wide ceasefire, reports the Guardian’s Middle East editor, Ian Black.The Isis attacks in Paris have galvanised international efforts to end the war in Syria, with a new deadline set for negotiations between the warring parties and for a country-wide ceasefire, reports the Guardian’s Middle East editor, Ian Black.
There is still no sign of agreement, however, on the key question of the future of the Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad.There is still no sign of agreement, however, on the key question of the future of the Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad.
Assad blamed the Paris atrocities on what he called France’s mistaken policies when he met French MPs in Damascus on Saturday.Assad blamed the Paris atrocities on what he called France’s mistaken policies when he met French MPs in Damascus on Saturday.
“The question that is being asked throughout France today is, was France’s policy over the past five years the right one?” he said. “The answer is no.”“The question that is being asked throughout France today is, was France’s policy over the past five years the right one?” he said. “The answer is no.”
France has made clear it will continue to attack Isis and call for Assad’s departure.France has made clear it will continue to attack Isis and call for Assad’s departure.
Syrian opposition forces fear western countries will come to accept Assad’s argument that they should cooperate with him to fight the jihadis as the lesser evil. Assad’s position is that all those who have fought his government are terrorists.Syrian opposition forces fear western countries will come to accept Assad’s argument that they should cooperate with him to fight the jihadis as the lesser evil. Assad’s position is that all those who have fought his government are terrorists.
Russia and Iran, his staunchest allies, share his view, but Saudi Arabia, a key backer of Islamist rebels – though not of Isis – disagrees.Russia and Iran, his staunchest allies, share his view, but Saudi Arabia, a key backer of Islamist rebels – though not of Isis – disagrees.
Read the full analysis here:Read the full analysis here:
Related: Paris attacks galvanise international efforts to end Syria warRelated: Paris attacks galvanise international efforts to end Syria war
11.21pm GMT23:2111.21pm GMT23:21
We are getting more details of the strikes in Raqqa, which were undertaken by French air forces in conjunction with the US.We are getting more details of the strikes in Raqqa, which were undertaken by French air forces in conjunction with the US.
The operation struck a command centre, a recruitment centre for jihadists, a munitions depot, and a training camp for fighters, the French defence ministry said in a statement.The operation struck a command centre, a recruitment centre for jihadists, a munitions depot, and a training camp for fighters, the French defence ministry said in a statement.
The sites targeted had previously been identified on earlier reconnaissance flights, it said.The sites targeted had previously been identified on earlier reconnaissance flights, it said.
A defence official was quoted by Associated Press as saying the strikes were “massive” and had destroyed two jihadi sites in Raqqa.A defence official was quoted by Associated Press as saying the strikes were “massive” and had destroyed two jihadi sites in Raqqa.
The ministry statement added:The ministry statement added:
The first target destroyed was used by Daesh [Isis] as a command post, jihadist recruitment centre and arms and munitions depot. The second held a terrorist training camp.The first target destroyed was used by Daesh [Isis] as a command post, jihadist recruitment centre and arms and munitions depot. The second held a terrorist training camp.
11.13pm GMT23:1311.13pm GMT23:13
Opening summaryOpening summary
Claire PhippsClaire Phipps
Welcome to our continuing coverage of the aftermath of the attacks in Paris, as France launches its response to the Islamic State assault on its capital.Welcome to our continuing coverage of the aftermath of the attacks in Paris, as France launches its response to the Islamic State assault on its capital.
Here are the latest developments:Here are the latest developments: