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Paris terror attacks: France shuts down three mosques in security crackdown Paris terror attacks: France shuts down three mosques in security crackdown
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France has shut down three mosques since the terror attacks in Paris, marking the first time the places of worship have been closed “on grounds of radicalisation”.France has shut down three mosques since the terror attacks in Paris, marking the first time the places of worship have been closed “on grounds of radicalisation”.
The mosques have been shut down as part of a crackdown on extremist activities.The mosques have been shut down as part of a crackdown on extremist activities.
One mosque was targeted by raids early on Wednesday where police seized a 9mm revolver, a computer hard disk and jihadist propaganda. The owner of the revolver has been arrested.One mosque was targeted by raids early on Wednesday where police seized a 9mm revolver, a computer hard disk and jihadist propaganda. The owner of the revolver has been arrested.
French police with protective shields walk in line near the Bataclan concert hall
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Rescuers evacuate an injured person on Boulevard des Filles du Calvaire
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French Vigipirate troops mobilize next to Place de la Bastille
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French soldiers mobilize near to the Place de la Bastille
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Wounded people are evacuated outside the scene of a hostage situation at the Bataclan theatre
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People react as they gather to watch the scene near the Bataclan concert hall
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French police secure the area outside a cafe near the Bataclan concert hall
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Rescuers workers evacuate victims near the Bataclan concert hall
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French Prime Minister Manuel Valls and French President Francois Hollande attending an emergency meeting at the Interior Ministry
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Spectators invade the pitch of the Stade de France after explosions were heard outside
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A man lies on the ground as French police check his identity near the Bataclan concert hall
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Police officers man a position close to the Bataclan theatre
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Wounded people are evacuated from the Stade de France in Paris
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Two men evacuate the Place de la Republique square in Paris as a police officer looks on
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Football fans are evacuated from the Stade de France stadium
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The Stade de France is evacuated after reports of an explosion
A member of the French fire brigade aids an injured individual near the Bataclan concert hall
Wounded people are evacuated from the Stade de France in Paris
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Rescuers assist an injured man on Boulevard des Filles du Calvaire, close to the Bataclan concert hall
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The scene at a restaurant in 10th arrondissement
The Bataclan theatre - where around 100 people are thought be held hostage
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Forensic experts inspect the site of an attack outside the Stade de France stadium in Saint-Denis
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Cazeneuve said security officers placed nine people on house arrest and have banned 22 from leaving the country.Cazeneuve said security officers placed nine people on house arrest and have banned 22 from leaving the country.
The mosque, situated in Lagny-sur-Marne, 22 miles east of Paris, also had a non-authorised Quaranic school, Cazeneuve said.The mosque, situated in Lagny-sur-Marne, 22 miles east of Paris, also had a non-authorised Quaranic school, Cazeneuve said.
Last week two mosques, one in Lyon and one in the Paris suburb of Gennevilliers, were shut down, the first to be closed “on grounds of radicalisation,” Cazeneuve said.Last week two mosques, one in Lyon and one in the Paris suburb of Gennevilliers, were shut down, the first to be closed “on grounds of radicalisation,” Cazeneuve said.
He added that police have raided 2,235 homes and buildings, taken 232 people into custody, and seized 334 weapons – 34 of which were war-grade - since the brutal attacks on 13 November that saw 130 people killed in the French capital.He added that police have raided 2,235 homes and buildings, taken 232 people into custody, and seized 334 weapons – 34 of which were war-grade - since the brutal attacks on 13 November that saw 130 people killed in the French capital.
"In 15 days we have seized one-third of the quantity of war-grade weapons that are normally seized in a year," Cazeneuve said."In 15 days we have seized one-third of the quantity of war-grade weapons that are normally seized in a year," Cazeneuve said.
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