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Paris attacks: Wales joins minute's silence for victims | Paris attacks: Wales joins minute's silence for victims |
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A minute's silence in honour of victims of the Paris attacks will be marked around Wales. | A minute's silence in honour of victims of the Paris attacks will be marked around Wales. |
Politicians in the Senedd will be among those taking part in a Europe-wide one-minute silence, held in the UK at 11:00 GMT on Monday. | Politicians in the Senedd will be among those taking part in a Europe-wide one-minute silence, held in the UK at 11:00 GMT on Monday. |
Vigils have been held and public buildings around Wales have been lit up in the colours of the tricolour. | Vigils have been held and public buildings around Wales have been lit up in the colours of the tricolour. |
Marie Brousseau-Navarro, Wales' honorary French consul said she had been overwhelmed by the Welsh support. | Marie Brousseau-Navarro, Wales' honorary French consul said she had been overwhelmed by the Welsh support. |
France is marking three days of national mourning for the 129 people who were killed in attacks on restaurants, a concert hall and a sports stadium on Friday. | France is marking three days of national mourning for the 129 people who were killed in attacks on restaurants, a concert hall and a sports stadium on Friday. |
Hundreds of others were injured, many critically. | Hundreds of others were injured, many critically. |
Islamic State (IS) militants have claimed responsibility for the shootings and suicide bombings. | Islamic State (IS) militants have claimed responsibility for the shootings and suicide bombings. |
Marie Brousseau-Navarro, Wales' honorary consul of France, said within hours of the attacks she had received hundreds of messages of support from members of the public and politicians in Wales. | Marie Brousseau-Navarro, Wales' honorary consul of France, said within hours of the attacks she had received hundreds of messages of support from members of the public and politicians in Wales. |
She said: "It's really important because the whole country is in mourning. We are in three official days of mourning and it's really important for the people of France that they feel the solidarity from us - the French abroad. | She said: "It's really important because the whole country is in mourning. We are in three official days of mourning and it's really important for the people of France that they feel the solidarity from us - the French abroad. |
"We are in our hearts over there and we all have families and friends in Paris." | "We are in our hearts over there and we all have families and friends in Paris." |
Around Wales, public buildings have been illuminated over the weekend to show solidarity with the French, including Caernarfon Castle, the Senedd, the Wales Millennium Centre and Caerphilly Castle. | Around Wales, public buildings have been illuminated over the weekend to show solidarity with the French, including Caernarfon Castle, the Senedd, the Wales Millennium Centre and Caerphilly Castle. |
Vigils organised by members of the public were also held outside Cardiff Castle and the Senedd. | Vigils organised by members of the public were also held outside Cardiff Castle and the Senedd. |
Ahead of the silence, Presiding Officer Dame Rosemary Butler said: "The horrific events in Paris last week have shocked the world. But the response from citizens who are determined not to let evil forces splinter our society has been inspirational. | |
"We will remember those who have died, and also show our belief in an open and inclusive world is undiminished." |