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-[[File:Parlamentarium - Parlement européen - Je suis Nice.jpg|thumb|350px|A message about the attacks, displayed at the visitors' centre of the [[European Parliament]].]]
-The [[2016 Nice attack]] in France, in which at least 84 people were killed when a man deliberately drove a truck into a crowd of [[Bastille Day]] celebrators, was met with reactions from foreign governments and organizations.<ref>{{cite web | title=Attentat à  Nice. Les réactions à  l'étranger | website=Ouest France | date=15 July 2016 | url=http://www.ouest-france.fr/societe/faits-divers/attentat-nice/attentat-nice-les-etats-unis-et-le-royaume-uni-solidaires-4367355/ | language=fr | accessdate=15 July 2016}}</ref>
-==Domestic==
-[[President of France|President]] [[François Hollande]] returned to [[Paris]] from [[Avignon]] to have an emergency Interior Ministry meeting regarding the attacks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://france3-regions.francetvinfo.fr/cote-d-azur/alpes-maritimes/nice/nice-hollande-rentre-d-avignon-et-se-rend-directement-la-cellule-de-crise-place-beauvau-1048343.html|title=Nice: Hollande returned from Avignon and goes directly to the Crisis place Beauvau|publisher=[[France 3]]|accessdate=14 July 2016}}</ref> Hollande addressed the French nation in a televised broadcast from Paris in the early morning of 15 July 2016 announcing future measures against terrorism, including a three-month extension of the state of emergency, previously due to end on 26 July.<ref name=BBC/> He also announced that more security personnel would be deployed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lexpress.fr/actualite/societe/en-direct-camion-fou-a-nice-peut-etre-une-trentaine-de-morts-et-une-suspicion-d-attentat_1812642.html|title=LIVE. 'Terrorist' attack in Nice: Hollande will extend state of emergency|work=[[L'Express]]|accessdate=14 July 2016}}</ref> The [[Prime Minister of France]] [[Manuel Valls]] later announced that there would be three days of national mourning on 16–18 July.<ref name=BBC/>
-[[Minister of the Interior (France)|Minister of the Interior]] [[Bernard Cazeneuve]] initiated the [[ORSEC plan]] immediately following the attacks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tempsreel.nouvelobs.com/en-direct/a-chaud/25289-attentatnice-orsec-nombreuses-victimes-declenche-annonce.html|title='Numerous victims' triggered the Orsec plan, announces Minister of the Interior|work=[[L'Obs]]|accessdate=14 July 2016}}</ref>
-==International==
-===Supranational bodies===
-*{{flag|Arab League}} – the spokesperson for the Secretary General said "this tragic and heinous crime comes to reaffirm that terrorism continues to overpass all the red lines by targeting innocent people through brutal and unprecedented acts."<ref name= ArabNews/>
-*{{flag|European Union}} – [[President of the European Council]] [[Donald Tusk]] wrote on [[Twitter]]: "Tragic paradox that the subject of #NiceAttack was the people celebrating liberty, equality and fraternity."<ref>{{cite tweet |author=Tusk, Donald |author-link=Donald Tusk |user=eucopresident |number=753740465535537152 |date=14 July 2016 |title=Tragic paradox that the subject of #NiceAttack was the people celebrating liberty, equality and fraternity }}</ref>
-*[[Interpol]] has announced that it will assist with the investigation process, which also includes victim identification.<ref name="BBC">{{cite web |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-europe-36799172 |title= Dozens killed during Bastille Day celebrations |publisher= BBC News |date= 15 July 2016}}</ref>
-*{{flag|NATO}} - [[Secretary General of NATO|Secretary General]] [[Jens Stoltenberg]] wrote in a statement: "I am appalled and saddened by the terrorist attack in Nice. My thoughts are with the families and loved-ones of the victims and with all those affected. This attack targeted innocent people and the core values for which NATO stands. But terrorism will never defeat democracy, freedom and our open societies. We stand in strong solidarity with the people of France."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nato.int/cps/en/natohq/news_134186.htm|title= NATO Secretary General statement on the terrorist attack in Nice |work= NATO |date= 15 July 2016}}</ref>
-*{{flag|OIC}} – [[Organisation of Islamic Cooperation#Secretaries-General|Secretary General]] [[Iyad bin Amin Madani|Iyad Madani]] condemned the attack, calling it "an affront to humanity and all moral and human values".<ref name= ArabNews/>
-*{{flag|United Nations}} – The [[United Nations Security Council|UN Security Council]] in Statement condemned in the strongest terms the "barbaric terrorist" and "cowardly attack". The fifteen members of the Council expressed condolences to the victims and the French government.<ref name="nytimeslive">{{cite news|last1=Sengupta|first1=Somini|title=A Moment of Silence at the United Nations|url=http://www.nytimes.com/live/truck-plows-into-crowd-in-nice-france/moment-of-silence/|accessdate=15 July 2016|work=[[The New York Times]]|date=15 July 2016}}</ref> Secretary General of the UN, [[Ban-Ki Moon]], said he "stands firmly behind the French government and people as they confront this threat and stresses the need to intensify regional and international efforts to combat terrorism and violent extremism."<ref name="BBC"/>
-===Countries===
-[[File:Secretary Kerry Watches on as Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov Lays a Bouquet of Flowers at a Memorial in Moscow (28247853071).jpg|thumb|U.S. Secretary of State [[John Kerry]] and Russian Foreign Minister [[Sergey Lavrov]] lay flowers near French embassy in [[Moscow]], 15 July 2016]]
-*{{flagu|Argentina}} – [[President of Argentina|President]] [[Mauricio Macri]] tweeted "At this time of grief we accompany the French people and we join in repudiation to the bloody attacks that move France and the world".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1918693-mauricio-macri-repudio-el-atentado-en-niza |title=Mauricio Macri repudió el atentado en Niza |date=15 July 2016 |website=[[La Nación]] |access-date=15 July 2016 |language=Spanish |trans-title=Mauricio Macri repudiates the attack in Nice}}</ref>
-*{{flagu|Armenia}} – President [[Serzh Sargsyan]] said that he's "deeply shocked" by the attack and noted that "they have cast blow not only on France but on the entire human kind. This is also a signal for us to unite more resolutely in our fight against the international terrorism". Sargsyan also said that Armenia and the Armenian people stand by the friendly France at the difficult time of grief.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://en.aravot.am/2016/07/15/178714/ |title=President Serzh Sargsyan sent a letter of condolences to the President of the French Republic François Hollande on the carnage which took in Nice |date=July 15, 2016 |work=Aravot |access-date=July 16, 2016}}</ref>
-*{{flagu|Australia}} – In a statement, [[Prime Minister of Australia|Prime Minister]] [[Malcolm Turnbull]] said the Australian people's deepest sympathies and condolences were with the people of France.<ref>{{cite web|title=Statement on attack in Nice, France.|url=http://www.malcolmturnbull.com.au/media/statement-on-nice-attacks|publisher=Malcolm Turnbull MP|date=15 July 2016|accessdate=15 July 2016}}</ref> [[Governor-General of Australia|Governor-General]] [[Peter Cosgrove]] was in Paris when the attacks occurred. He referred to the [[Australian Army]] participation along with [[Armed forces of New Zealand]] personnel, as an [[ANZAC]] contingent leading the [[Bastille Day military parade]] in Paris earlier in the day, and said that his sincerest condolences were with the people of France and that, "on a day where Australians marched alongside their French counterparts this cruel attack has struck innocents celebrating their national day".<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2016/07/15/cosgrove-france-offers-sympathies |title=Cosgrove in France offers sympathies|last=|first=|date=15 July 2016|website=SBS|publisher=Australian Associated Press|access-date=15 July 2016}}</ref>
-*{{flagu|Belgium}} – Foreign Minister [[Didier Reynders]] expressed dismay that France was once again the target of an apparent terrorist attack. “We condemn such an attack, maybe a terrorist attack, but such an attack in France again,” he said.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.news.com.au/world/europe/world-leaders-react-with-horror-to-nice-attack/news-story/1b43a4495cf483059ebee0b9a724a02c|title=World leaders react with horror to Nice attack|access-date=15 July 2016}}</ref>
-*{{Flagu|Brazil}} – Acting [[President of Brazil|President]] [[Michel Temer]] released an official statement: "It was an abject and outrageous action perpetrated against innocents celebrating the highest universal values: freedom of the peoples; equality between citizens and fraternity as an element of the relationship between human beings. The murderers will not reach their goal. Quite the contrary, this only strengthens the ties between free countries, seeking equal status among the nations of the world... Brazil joins all who wish for and struggle to achieve peace and harmony in the world. We are together against intolerance and barbarism."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.correiobraziliense.com.br/app/noticia/politica-brasil-economia/63,65,63,14/2016/07/14/internas_polbraeco,540346/pelo-twitter-michel-temer-lamenta-atentado-em-nice-na-franca.shtml |title="Somos todos franceses": Michel Temer lamenta atentado em Nice |date=15 July 2016 |website=[[Correio Braziliense]] |access-date=15 July 2016 |language=Portuguese |trans-title="We are all French": Michel Temer mourns Nice attack}}</ref>
-*{{flagu|Canada}} – [[Prime Minister of Canada|Prime Minister]] [[Justin Trudeau]] wrote on Twitter: "Canadians are shocked by tonight's attack in Nice. Our sympathy is with the victims, and our solidarity with the French people."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/JustinTrudeau/status/753728443850821632|title=Justin Trudeau on Twitter|access-date=14 July 2016}}</ref>
-*{{flagu|Chile}} – The government of Chile tweeted: "The Government of Chile strongly condemns the brutal attack carried out in Nice and expresses their condolences to the families of the victims". Furthermore, [[President of Chile|President]] [[Michelle Bachelet]] gave a press declaration strongly repudiating the attack.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.chilevision.cl/noticias/chvnoticias/nacional/presidenta-michelle-bachelet-condeno-atentado-en-niza/2016-07-15/080606.html |title=Presidenta Michelle Bachelet condenó atentado en Niza |date=15 July 2016 |website=[[Chilevisión]] |access-date=15 July 2016 |language=Spanish |trans-title=President Michelle Bachelet condemned the attack in Niza}}</ref>
-*{{flagu|China}} – Premier [[Li Keqiang]] expressed his condolences to the victims and their families. Furthermore he went on to condemn "terrorism in all forms".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.china.org.cn/world/2016-07/15/content_38887365.htm|title=Chinese premier extends condolences to Nice attack victims|accessdate=15 July 2016}}</ref>
-*{{flagu|Colombia}} –  President [[Juan Manuel Santos]] wrote on Twitter: "@ Fhollande: our solidarity with the victims and wounded [in the] bombing in Nice. We reject all forms of violence".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/JuanManSantos|title=Juan Manuel Santos (@JuanManSantos) - Twitter|publisher=}}</ref> The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statetement that concluded: "We strongly reaffirm our rejection of any form of violence and terrorist acts, which have no justification, and constitute a serious threat to peace and international security, violating the fundamental rights of individuals, including the right to life."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cancilleria.gov.co/newsroom/news/gobierno-colombia-repudia-condena-energicamente-atentado-terrorista-niza-francia|title=El Gobierno de Colombia repudia y condena enérgicamente el atentado terrorista en Niza (Francia)|date=15 July 2016|publisher=}}</ref>
-*{{flagu|Czech Republic}} – Prime Minister [[Bohuslav Sobotka]] expressed sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and noted that "this tragedy would only strengthen the determination of the democratic world to defeat this perverse evil."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radio.cz/en/section/news/czech-officials-condemn-terrorist-attack-in-nice|title=Czech officials condemn terrorist attack in Nice
-|publisher[[Czech Radio]]=}}</ref>
-*{{flagu|Denmark}} – Prime Minister [[Lars Løkke Rasmussen]] wrote: "Attentat Nice is an attack on us all. An attack on democracy and human rights. Denmark is with France and the victim's families in the sorrow."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nyheder.tv2.dk/udland/2016-07-15-lars-loekke-efter-terror-i-nice-vi-staar-sammen-med-frankrig|title=Lars Løkke efter terror i Nice: Vi står sammen med Frankrig|date=15 July 2016|language=da-DK|access-date=15 July 2016}}</ref>
-*{{flagu|Finland}} – President [[Sauli Niinistö]] has said that he strongly condemns the attack. Through the Office of the President of the republic, he stated: ”This brutal attack on Bastille Day is an attack against European values. Finland strongly condemns terrorism and will stand alongside France in support."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://presidentti.fi/public/default.aspxcontentid=349001&nodeid=44809&contentlan=2&culture=en-US|title=Suomen tasavallan presidentti: Error 404|last=|first=|date=|website=presidentti.fi|publisher=|dead-url=yes|access-date=15 July 2016}}</ref> Furthermore, in a release issued later on Friday, July 16, 2016, Prime Minister [[Juha Sipilä]] said that the "terror attack carried out in Nice, France, was a terrible act directed at ordinary citizens." Sipilä extended his condolences to the French people and the victim's families and went on to describe the attack as an "attack against open society."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://yle.fi/uutiset/pm_sipila_offers_condolences_condemns_nice_strike_as_an_attack_against_open_society/9029119|title=PM Sipilä offers condolences, condemns Nice strike as "an attack against open society"|access-date=2016-07-16}}</ref>
-*{{Flagu|Germany}} – President [[Joachim Gauck]], who was on a state visit in Uruguay, said “the day when France celebrates its national day, represents the values of the French Revolution, which are our values as well. An attack on France, therefore, is an attack on the entire free world.”<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.voanews.com/content/world-leaders-react-to-nice-attack/3419450.html|title=‘Our Sympathy is with the Victims’: World Leaders React to Nice Attack |date=15 July 2016|publisher=Voice of America|access-date=16 July 2016}}</ref> Chancellor [[Angela Merkel]], who was attending the Asia-Europe Meeting in Mongolia, stated: "All of us who have come together at the ASEM summit are united in our feeling of disbelief at the attack of mass murder in Nice. Germany stands in the fight against terrorism at France's side, united with many, many others. I am convinced that, despite all the difficulties, we shall win this fight."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-crash-merkel-idUKKCN0ZV0K1|title=Merkel condemns attack in Nice, says will win 'fight against terrorism'|date=15 July 2016|publisher=Reuters|access-date=15 July 2016}}</ref>
-*{{Flagu|Greece}} – Prime Minister [[Alexis Tsipras]] wrote on Twitter: "I expressed my sincere condolences to Pr. Hollande for the heinous attack in Nice killing dozens of innocent civilians. At these difficult times, the Greek people affirms its support for the French people.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/tsipras_eu?lang=el|title=Alexis Tsipras (@tsipras_eu) {{!}} Twitter|website=twitter.com|access-date=15 July 2016}}</ref>
-*{{Flagu|Holy See}} – [[Pope Francis]] expressed "his deep sorrow and spiritual closeness to the French people," entrusting the dead to God’s mercy and uniting himself in the pain of grieving families.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/vatican-offers-prayers-for-nice-and-condemns-attack-as-homicidal-madness/#ixzz4EUr9Ao2C|title= Vatican condemns Nice attack as 'homicidal madness' |work= NC Register |date= 15 July 2016}}</ref>
-*{{Flagu|India}} – Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] wrote on Twitter: "Appalled by the horrific attack in Nice. I strongly condemn such mindless acts of violence. My thoughts are with the families of deceased. I hope the injured recover soon. India shares the pain and stands firmly with our French sisters & brothers in this hour of immense sadness."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/nice-attack-france-narendra-modi-bastille-day-2914951/|title=Appalled by the horrific Nice attack, strongly condemn the violence: PM Modi|publisher=''[[The Indian Express]]''|access-date=15 July 2016}}</ref>
-*{{Flagu|Indonesia}} – President [[Joko Widodo]] has tweeted: "The attacks in France were very cruel. Indonesia unites in solidarity. Condolences to the victims and the people of France."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://nasional.kompas.com/read/2016/07/15/16075601/jokowi.kecam.teror.truk.maut.di.perancis |title=Jokowi Kecam Teror Truk Maut di Perancis |publisher= |date=15 July 2016 |website=[[Kompas.com]] |access-date=15 July 2016 |language=Indonesian |trans-title=Jokowi condemns terrible truck terror in France.}}</ref>
-*{{Flagu|Iran}} – Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Bahram Ghasemi condemned the attack,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tasnimnews.com/en/news/2016/07/15/1130510/iran-condemns-terrorist-attack-in-france-s-nice|title=Tasnim News Agency - Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack in France’s Nice|publisher=}}</ref> and expressed condolences of his country. He said: "terrorism is an evil; we will not root it out if there is no complex international cooperation. Concessions and double standards in fighting terrorism will lead only to failures".<ref>[http://mfa.gov.ir/index.aspx?siteid=1&fkeyid=&siteid=1&fkeyid=&siteid=1&pageid=176&newsview=402286 موضع سخنگوی وزارت امور خارجه کشورمان در قبال حادثه فرانسه]. '''(Persian)'''. [http://www.webcitation.org/6j19zYkva Permanent Archived Link]. Retrieved and archived on 15 July 2016.</ref>
-*{{Flagu|Iraq}} – President [[Fuad Masum]] condemned the terror attack in Nice city of France. He stressed that the Nice attack reaffirms the importance of strengthening solidarity and cooperation between the international community.<ref>{{cite web |author= Web Desk | url= http://english.sina.com/news/2016-07-16/detail-ifxuaiwa7003752.shtml |title= Iraqi president condemns "barbaric" Nice attack |publisher= SINA English | date=July 15, 2016|accessdate=July 15, 2016}}</ref>
-*{{flagu|Ireland}} – [[Taoiseach]] [[Enda Kenny]] issued a statement expressing the sympathies and solidarity of the Irish people and government to France. Kenny said that "Once again innocent people have been targeted at an occasion of joy and celebration. French people have suffered appallingly and have again been the victim of cynical, and wanton violence. We cannot and will not yield to this malevolence."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.taoiseach.gov.ie/eng/News/Taoiseach's_Press_Releases/Statement_from_the_Taoiseach_Enda_Kenny_TD_on_the_attack_in_Nice.html |title=Statement from the Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD on the attack in Nice |publisher=Department of the Taoiseach |date= |accessdate=15 July 2016}}</ref> [[President of Ireland|President]] [[Michael D. Higgins]] also issued a statement expressing shock and sympathy at the attack. Higgins said that "With its appalling loss of life, including children, it will be received with revulsion by all those who value democracy. This cowardly attack in a public place on a national day of celebration must be condemned in the strongest terms. We must strengthen our resolve not to let such cold-blooded attacks undermine the way of life in our global community seeking to live in diversity and peace. All of the thoughts of those who value freedom and the public world are with the people of France at this time. I wish to express my sincerest condolences to the families of all those bereaved and injured."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.president.ie/en/media-library/news-releases/statement-by-president-higgins-1 |title=Statement by President Higgins - Nice Bastille Day attack |publisher=President of Ireland |accessdate=15 July 2016}}</ref>
-*{{flagu|Israel}} – [[Prime Minister of Israel|Prime Minister]] [[Benjamin Netanyahu]] and [[President of Israel|President]] [[Reuven Rivlin]] condemned the attack. Netanyahu said that "Israel strongly condemns the terrible terror attack. Israelis stand united with the French people", and offered France assistance in fighting terrorism.<ref name="toi">{{cite news|url=http://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-condemns-horrific-nice-terror-attack-as-world-reels/|title=Israel condemns ‘horrific’ Nice terror attack, offers assistance|work=[[Times of Israel]]|date=15 July 2016|accessdate=16 July 2016}}</ref>
-*{{Flagu|Japan}} – Japanese Prime Minister [[Shinzo Abe]] at the Asia-Europe Meeting held in the Mongolian capital of Ulan Bator condemned the attack: “It was a cruel attack and I offer my sincere condolences to the victims,” Abe said. “Japan expresses its strong solidarity with France at this difficult time.” Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga and Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida also denounced the attack in their respective press conferences in Tokyo. Kishida said he has not confirmed that there were any Japanese victims in the incident. Suga said he felt “strong shock and anger,” saying such violence is “never tolerable.” “If it’s a terrorist attack . . . we would resolutely denounce it,” Suga said. “Japan would like to show a sense of strong solidarity with the French.”<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/07/15/world/abe-mongolia-condemns-deadly-terrorist-attack-french-riviera-resort-nice-utterly-intolerable/#.V4jPVTWTWKF|title=Abe, in Mongolia, condemns deadly terrorist attack in French Riviera resort of Nice as ‘utterly intolerable’|date=15 July 2016|website=Malaysiakini|language=en-GB|access-date=15 July 2016}}</ref>
-*{{Flagu|Lebanon}} – Foreign Ministry expressed sympathy and condemned the terrorist attack in France, on its national day, a "symbolic day for the sacrifices of the French people throughout its history to build the culture of freedom, equality and brotherhood." Lebanon urged the international community for joint efforts to combat terrorism.<ref>{{cite web |author= Web Desk | url= http://www.ctvnews.ca/world/world-leaders-react-with-horror-to-attack-in-nice-1.2987722 |title= World leaders react with horror to attack in Nice|publisher= Org of Islamic Cooperation|date=July 15, 2016| accessdate=July 15, 2016}}</ref>  Lebanon's [[Hezbollah]] also condemned the terrorist attack in the Nice city during Bastille Day celebrations, stating that the  wave of terrorism hitting the world does not differentiate between "old or young, white or black and is not targeting a specific religion but humanity".<ref>{{cite news |agency= Associated Press|url= https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/the-latest-official-says-75-dead-50-wounded/2016/07/14/f86953ca-4a20-11e6-8dac-0c6e4accc5b1_story.html|title= The Latest: US flags at half-staff after Nice truck attack |publisher= Washington Post | date=July 15, 2016| accessdate=July 15, 2016}}</ref>
-*{{Flagu|Malaysia}} – Deputy Prime Minister [[Ahmad Zahid Hamidi]] said Malaysia expressed sadness over the incident and was concerned that the acts would tarnish Islam if they were committed by terrorists in the name of the religion.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/348653|title=M'sia offers to help France fight radicalisation|date=15 July 2016|website=Malaysiakini|language=en-GB|access-date=15 July 2016}}</ref>
-*{{Flagu|Malta}} – The [[President of Malta]], [[Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca]], sent her sympathy to the France while on an official visit in [[Australia]]. [[Prime Minister of Malta|Prime Minister]] [[Joseph Muscat]] send his solidarity in response to the tragedy and recited the French motto of Freedom, Equality and Fraternity. The [[Leader of the Opposition (Malta)|leader of the opposition]], [[Simon Busuttil]], also send his solidarity as response to the tragedy. The [[Ministry for Foreign Affairs|Minister for Foreign Affairs]], [[George William Vella]], gave words of support to the French Republic. The [[Bishop of Malta]], [[Charles Scicluna|Charles Jude Scicluna]], has asked for prayers from the general public. Other distinct personalities, such as international singers [[Ira Losco]] and [[Joseph Calleja]], and [[Member of the European Parliament|MEPs]] [[Miriam Dalli]] and [[Roberta Metsola]], also gave their messages of solidarity or shown their sadness.<ref>[http://www.bay.com.mt/index.php/top-stories/2862-malta-stands-united-with-france-after-bastille-day-terror-attack-in-nice.html Malta 'stands united' with France after Bastille Day terror attack]. ''bay.com.mt''. Retrieved 15 July 2016.</ref>
-*{{Flagu|Mongolia}} – President Elbegdorj expressed his deepest condolences to the President of France.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ubpost.mongolnews.mn/?p=16884|title=The Mongolian Public Grieves for France|date=July 15, 2016|access-date=|website=|publisher=|last=|first=}}</ref>
-*{{Flagu|Netherlands}} – King [[Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands|Willem-Alexander]] stated: "Our heart goes out to the victims of the attack in Nice. France was hit hard on its national holiday. We emphasise the deep sympathy we feel for all who mourn their loved ones and those who are experiencing tormenting uncertainty."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ad.nl/binnenland/koning-leeft-intens-mee-met-frankrijk~a9c9f966/|title=Koning leeft 'intens' mee met Frankrijk|date=15 July 2016|publisher=Algemeen Dagblad|language=Dutch|access-date=15 July 2016}}</ref> Prime Minister [[Mark Rutte]] said that "it is horrible to see that dozens of people, innocent civilians, have been hit by a lethal attack again" and stated: "After the horrific attacks of last year in Paris, France is hit hard again. Our thoughts are with the victims, their relatives and the French people and their leaders, who have to undergo a tough ordeal once again."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ad.nl/buitenland/premier-rutte-frankrijk-weer-hard-getroffen~a8208aac/|title=Premier Rutte: Frankrijk weer hard getroffen|date=15 July 2016|publisher=Algemeen Dagblad|language=Dutch|access-date=15 July 2016}}</ref> The Prime Minister conveyed his condolences to the French government.
-*{{Flagu|New Zealand}} – Prime Minister [[John Key]], who was in France, said "our thoughts are with the victims of the tragic events in Nice, their families, and the people of France".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/europe/82139752/nz-embassy-in-paris-is-liaising-with-the-local-authorities-after-nice-attack|title=Kiwis in Nice told to avoid area|work=stuff.co.nz|accessdate=15 July 2016}}</ref>
-*{{Flagu|Norway}} - Prime Minister [[Erna Solberg]], wrote on Twitter Friday morning "My deepest condolences go to the victims of the attack in Nice and their families. We stand together with France to put an end to terrorist attacks."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dagen.no/Nyheter/nice-terror/Solberg-Vi-st%C3%A5r-sammen-med-Frankrike-364466|title=Solberg: Vi står sammen med Frankrike|work=Norwegian News Agency|accessdate=15 July 2016|publisher=Dagen|language=Norwegian}}</ref>
-*{{Flagu|Peru}} – [[President of Peru|President]] [[Ollanta Humala]] tweeted: "My consolences to the broderly people of France and their government for the tragedy that occurred today".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://peru.com/actualidad/mi-ciudad/ataque-terrorista-niza-ollanta-humala-envio-mensaje-franceses-noticia-464658|title= Terrorist attack in Nice: Ollanta Humala envió mensaje a franceses |website= [[Perú.com]] | date=14 July 2016| accessdate=17 July 2016}}</ref>
-*{{Flagu|Pakistan}} – Prime Minister [[Nawaz Sharif]] strongly condemned the attack, the government and the people of Pakistan extends their deepest sympathies and condolences to the government and the people of France and stands in solidarity with the French people in this hour of grief.<ref>{{cite web |author= Ali Zain| url=http://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/pakistan/pakistan-condemns-terrorist-attack-in-france/|title= Pakistan condemns terrorist attack in France |publisher= Daily Pakistan | date=15 July 2016| accessdate=15 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author= Web Desk | url= http://www.radio.gov.pk/15-Jul-2016/pakistan-strongly-condemns-terrorist-attack-in-france|title= Pakistan strongly condemns terrorist attack in France|publisher= Radio Pakistan|date=15 July 2016| accessdate=15 July 2016}}</ref>
-*{{flagu|Philippines}} - President [[Rodrigo Duterte]] expressed solidarity with France as he condemned what he called a terrorist act. "I would like to take this opportunity to make a public statement to say that we share the grief of France in the rampage of multiple murders of their citizens," Duterte said in a video released Saturday by RTVM. "We join the rest of the world in mourning and express our solidarity with France against terrorists, against what is fundamentally evil. Rest assured we join you in the fight against terrorism," Duterte said.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/video/news/07/16/16/watch-duterte-condemns-nice-attack |title=Duterte condemns Nice attack |work=ABS-CBN News |publisher=ABS CBN |date= |accessdate=16 July 2016 |language=French}}</ref>
-*{{flagu|Poland}} – Prime Minister [[Beata Szydło]] expressed her sympathy with the families of the victims, claiming that: "We shall put forth our best effort to counter this terrorist craze that is roaming through Europe." President [[Andrzej Duda]] [[Twiter|tweeted]] his condolencies to the families of the killed as well as the French people as a whole to the French Ambassador in Poland Pierre Buhler.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.wprost.pl/kraj/10015193/Tragedia-w-Nicei-Jest-reakcja-prezydenta-Dudy-i-premier-Szydlo.html |title=Tragedia w Nicei. Jest reakcja prezydenta Dudy i premier Szydło |publisher=[[Wprost]] |date=15 July 2016 |website=[[Wprost]] |access-date=15 July 2016 |language=Polish |trans-title=Tragedy in Nice. President Duda and Prime Minister Szydło React}}</ref>
-*{{flagu|Portugal}} – President [[Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa]] sent a telegram to his French counterpart that read: "My thoughts are with the dozens of victims and their families, with all the French, in fraternal solidarity in this moment of pain and anguish. In my name and in that of all Portuguese, I send the most heartfelt condolences to President François Hollande and all the French people."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tsf.pt/internacional/interior/niceatentado-marcelo-enviou-a-hollande-telegrama-de-condolencias-e-solidariedade-atualizada-5285770.html |title=Ataque em Nice: Marcelo enviou condolências a Hollande |publisher=[[Lusa news agency|Agência Lusa]] |date=15 July 2016 |website=[[TSF (radio station)|TSF Rádio Notícias]] |access-date=15 July 2016 |language=Portuguese |trans-title=Attack in Nice: Marcelo has sent Hollande condolences}}</ref> Prime Minister [[António Costa]] has said that his government "denounces and strongly condemns this attack that, once again, targets France and all Europeans... Portugal suffers with France on this 14 July, National Day of France... We all share the values of Liberty, Equality, Fraternity."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sabado.pt/mundo/europa/detalhe/nice_marcelo_envia_condolencias_a_francois_hollande.html |title=Nice: Marcelo e Costa enviam condolências a François Hollande |publisher=[[Lusa news agency|Agência Lusa]] |date=15 July 2016 |website=[[Sábado (magazine)|Sábado]] |access-date=15 July 2016 |language=Portuguese |trans-title=Nice: Marcelo and Costa send condolences to François Hollande}}</ref>
-*{{flagu|Romania}} – [[Prime Minister of Romania|Prime Minister]] [[Dacian Cioloș]] has posted a message of condolences in French: "France is in mourning. I express my deepest condolences to the French people, the families of those affected by this random barbaric act. Romania is alongside France and the French people, tried yet again by unqualified violence."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://jurnalul.ro/stiri/observator/premierul-dacian-ciolos-reactie-dupa-atacul-terorist-din-franta-romania-este-alaturi-de-franta-de-poporul-francez-incercat-inca-o-data-de-un-atentat-de-o-violenta-incalificabila-718982.html |title=Dacian Ciolos in the aftermath of the terrorist attack |publisher=[[Jurnalul]] |date=15 July 2016 |access-date=15 July 2016 |language=Romanian}}</ref> President [[Klaus Iohannis]] similarly condemned the attack: "A day of celebration has turned into a day of mourning."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.romanialibera.ro/actualitate/international/atentatul-terorist-de-la-nisa--reactiile-liderilor-romani-422869 |title=Romanian leaders react to the tragedy/Klaus Iohannis' statement |publisher=[[România Liberă]] |date=15 July 2016 |access-date=15 July 2016 |language=Romanian}}</ref>
-*{{Flagu|Russia}} – [[President of Russia|Russian President]] [[Vladimir Putin]] sent his condolences in a telegram to French President Francois Hollande, he wrote: "Brutality and cynicism of this crime committed on French National Day are shocking. We have once again seen that human morals are absolutely foreign to terrorism - its victims are innocent civilians, including women and children."<ref>{{cite web|author=TASS |url=http://rbth.com/news/2016/07/15/putin-sends-condolences-to-hollande-over-nice-terrorist-attack_611835 |title=Putin sends condolences to Hollande over Nice terrorist attack &#124; |publisher=Russia Beyond The Headlines |date=15 July 2016 |accessdate=15 July 2016}}</ref> Later on 15 July, Putin recorded a televised address to the French President and French people.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/52522 |title=Address to Francois Hollande and the French nation |publisher=The Kremlin |date=15 July 2016 |accessdate=15 July 2016}}</ref>
-*{{flagu|Saudi Arabia}} – Saudi Arabia condemned the attack on Nice.<ref name =ArabNews>{{cite news|title=Saudi Arabia condemns terrorist act in Nice|url=http://www.arabnews.com/node/953981/saudi-arabia}}</ref> The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of condolences to President Francois Hollande following the terrorist running-over incident which took place in the city of Nice. The King said, "We have received the news of the terrorist running-over incident which took place in the city of Nice and resulted in deaths and injuries. As we condemn and denounce in the strongest terms this criminal act, we, on behalf of the Government and people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, express our condolences to Your Excellency and the families of the victims, wishing the injured a speedy recovery, stressing to your Excellency the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's firm standing with the friendly French Republic on the rejection of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and the importance of international efforts to confront and eliminate it."<ref name = spa.gov.sa>{{cite news|title=Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques condoles French President on victims of terrorist running-over incident in Nice city
-|url=http://www.spa.gov.sa/viewstory.php?lang=en&newsid=1519191}}</ref>
-*{{flagu|Singapore}} – In an official statement the government of Singapore expressed their "deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wish those who are injured a speedy recovery. Our thoughts are with the people of France at this time."<ref name="Singapore">{{cite web | url=https://www.mfa.gov.sg/content/mfa/media_centre/press_room/pr/2016/201607/press_20160715.html | title=MFA Spokesman's Comments on the attack in Nice, France on 14 July 2016 | publisher=Singaporean Ministry of Foreign Affairs | date=15 July 2016 | accessdate=15 July 2016}}</ref>
-*{{flagu|South Africa}} – President [[Jacob Zuma]] stated: “South Africa shares in the grief of the French people and wishes the injured survivors a speedy recovery. Terrorism in any form and from whichever quarter cannot be condoned."<ref name="SouthAfricaStatement">{{cite web | url=http://www.dfa.gov.za/docs/2016/fran0715.htm | title=South Africa condemns the terrorist attacks in the Republic of France | publisher=South African Department of Foreign Affairs | date=15 July 2016 | accessdate=15 July 2016}}</ref>
-*{{flagu|South Korea}} – Seoul's foreign ministry expressed "shock and anger" at the loss of so many lives in what it called a "barbaric terrorist attack," saying it stands with the international community in working to eradicate terrorism around the world. "We strongly condemn this terrorist act," the ministry said in a statement. "Our government, with the firm belief that terrorism is a crime against civilization and humanity, which cannot be condoned under any circumstances, strongly supports the French government's efforts to root out terrorism. "The government also extended its condolences to the victims' families and the French people. The ministry said that it is also considering raising its travel alert level for Nice by one notch and asking South Koreans to refrain from traveling to the Mediterranean city. The alert level for the popular tourist destination is currently at the lowest of four possible levels. Meanwhile, a ministry official said the government has been checking the safety of South Koreans in Nice, with no casualties reported so far.<ref name="SouthKoreaStatement">{{cite web | url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2016/07/15/0200000000AEN20160715002453315.html | title=South Korea condemns deadly France attack  | publisher=Yonhap News Agency | date=15 July 2016 | accessdate=15 July 2016}}</ref>
-*{{Flagu|Spain}} – King [[Felipe VI of Spain|Felipe VI]] tweeted: "In the face of the criminal savagery in Nice, Spain offers its full support to the French people and their authorities."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.expansion.com/agencia/europa_press/2016/07/15/20160715021117.html |title=Rey de España transmite apoyo a Francia ante la "salvajada criminal" de Niza |publisher=[[Europa Press (news agency)|Europa Press]] |date=15 July 2016 |website=[[Expansión (Spain)|Expansión]] |access-date=15 July 2016 |language=Spanish |trans-title=King of Spain offers support to France in the face of "criminal savagery"}}</ref>
-*{{flagu|Sri Lanka}} –  President [[Maithripala Sirisena]] wrote: "The government and people of Sri Lanka join me in conveying our deepest condolences to the Government and people of France, and to the bereaved families and those injured in the attack."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pmdnews.lk/16027-2/|title=Statement by the President on the Attack in Nice, France|publisher=''President's Media Division''|access-date=15 July 2016}}</ref>
-*{{Flagu|Sweden}} – Prime Minister [[Stefan Löfven]] said in a written statement: “It is terrible what is being reported from Nice. This is an attack on innocent people and it is also an attack on our open and democratic society. I feel for all of France tonight and think of the victims and their families and relatives.”<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thelocal.se/20160715/i-saw-truck-go-straight-through-the-crowd | title='I saw truck go straight through the crowd'|publisher=The Local SE | date=15 July 2016 | website=TheLocalSE |access-date=15 July 2016 |language=English}}</ref>
-*{{Flagu|Turkey}} – President of Turkey [[Recep Tayyip Erdoğan]], Prime Minister [[Binali Yıldırım]], EU Affairs Minister [[Ömer Çelik]] and Presidential Spokesperson Ibrahim Kalın condemned the terror attack, while the Foreign Ministry issued a statement expressing solidarity with the people of France.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dailysabah.com/europe/2016/07/15/turkey-condemns-nice-terror-attack-calls-for-unity-against-terrorism |title=Turkey condemns Nice terror attack, calls for unity against terrorism |publisher=[[Daily Sabah]] |date=15 July 2016 |access-date=15 July 2016}}</ref>
-*{{Flagu|Ukraine}} – [[President of Ukraine|President]] [[Petro Poroshenko]] laid flowers near the Embassy of France in Ukraine and left a note in the book of sorrow. Poroshenko said: "We stand together with France in these difficult times. (...) Just as it was in Paris, Brussels and other cities, our position is absolutely clear: “We are not afraid”".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/prezident-vshanuvav-pamyat-zagiblih-vid-teraktu-v-nicci-u-ci-37663 |title=President honored memory of victims of terrorist attack in Nice: We stand together with France in these difficult times |publisher=[[President of Ukraine]] |date=15 July 2016 |access-date=15 July 2016}}</ref>
-*{{Flagu|United Kingdom}} – [[Prime Minister of the United Kingdom|Prime Minister]] [[Theresa May]] was briefed on the attacks. A spokesperson for [[10 Downing Street]] said: "We are shocked and concerned by the scenes there. Our thoughts are with all those affected by this terrible incident on what was a day of national celebration."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://uk.news.yahoo.com/pm-theresa-may-shocked-concerned-232643670.html |title=Downing Street 'shocked and concerned' by truck attack in Nice |publisher=[[Yahoo! News]] |date=15 July 2016 |access-date=15 July 2016}}</ref> May said that she was "shocked and saddened by the horrifying attack in Nice last night".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/07/15/may-shocked-and-saddened-by-horrifying-attack-in-nice/ |title=Theresa May: I'm shocked and saddened by horrifying attack in Nice |publisher=Telegraph Media Group |newspaper=The Daily Telegraph |date=15 July 2016 |accessdate=15 July 2016}}</ref>
-*{{flagu|United States}} –  President [[Barack Obama]] wrote: "On behalf of the American people, I condemn in the strongest terms what appears to be a horrific terrorist attack in Nice, France, which killed and wounded dozens of innocent civilians. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and other loved ones of those killed, and we wish a full recovery for the many wounded."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2016/07/14/statement-president-attack-nice-france|title=Statement by the President on the Attack in Nice, France|publisher=White House|access-date=14 July 2016}}</ref>
-*{{flagu|Vietnam}} –  Vietnamese Foreign Ministry spokesman Le Hai Binh has denounced the terrorist attack in Nice. He said “We were shocked to hear about the brutal and bloody attack in Nice, which killed dozens of people and injured many others. Vietnam sent its deepest condolences to the government and people of France and believed that the government and people will overcome the difficult time quickly,"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://english.vov.vn/politics/vietnam-vehemently-denounces-nice-terrorist-attack-325402.vov|title=Vietnam vehemently denounces Nice terrorist attack|publisher=vov.vn|access-date=15 July 2016}}</ref>
-==Political reactions==
-French lawmakers stated that the attack could have been avoidable with senior politicians questioning their country's anti terror strategy. Former prime minister of France [[Alain Juppe]] was among the first to criticize the president, saying, "It is imperative that government intervene in that area to better coordinate our intelligence services." Juppe is hoping to run for president of France in the next upcoming election, and has risen in popularity.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://time.com/4407683/nice-attack-france-alain-juppe-hollande/|title=French Politicians Say Nice Attack Might Have Been Avoided|publisher=Time|author=Dan Stewart|accessdate=July 16, 2016}}</ref>
-==Other reactions==
-Organisers of the 20th [[Nice Jazz Festival]], scheduled to begin on 16 July, cancelled the event in the wake of the attack.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://jazztimes.com/articles/172302-2016-nice-jazz-festival-cancelled |title=Jazz Articles: 2016 Nice Jazz Festival Cancelled |work=Jazz Times |date=15 July 2016 |accessdate=16 July 2016}}</ref> Pop singer [[Rihanna]] cancelled a concert scheduled for 15 July at Nice's [[Allianz Stadium]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-36802565 |title=Nice attack: Rihanna cancels concert as entertainment figures mourn |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=15 July 2016 |accessdate=16 July 2016}}</ref> At London's [[Royal Albert Hall]] on 15 July, the opening night of the 2016 [[The Proms|Proms Festival]] paid tribute to the people of Nice, with the [[BBC Symphony Orchestra]] performing a rendition of ''[[La Marseillaise]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-36810315 |title=BBC Proms: First Night opens with tribute to Nice victims |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=15 July 2016 |accessdate=16 July 2016}}</ref>
-Immediately after the attack, when it remained unclear whether the threat had ended, people used [[social media]], particularly Twitter, to help others find shelter, using the hashtag ''#PortesOuvertesNice'' (Open Doors Nice), a variation of a hashtag used in other recent attacks in France.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2016/07/15/europe/nice-attack-social-media-portesouvertesnice/index.html|title=#PortesOuvertesNice: City reacts to terror|first=John|last=Sinnott|publisher=CNN|access-date=15 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mashable.com/2016/07/15/portesouvertesnice-nice-attack-truck-prayfornice/|title=#PortesOuvertesNice offers accommodation for survivors of Nice attack|last=Mezzofiore|first=Gianluca|website=Mashable|access-date=15 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.fr/2016/07/14/camion-nice-apres-attaque-hashtag-portes-ouvertes-twitter_n_11001248.html|title=#PortesOuvertesNice, le hashtag pour offrir et demander de l'aide|website=Le Huffington Post|access-date=15 July 2016|language=fr}}</ref>
-==Financial markets==
-European stocks opened lower and then closed mixed on Friday as investor sentiment was dampened by the attack in France. The pan-European STOXX 600 was down 0.38 percent, French [[CAC 40]] down 0.4 percent, German [[DAX]] down 0.4 percent and British [[FTSE 100]] fell 0.2 percent before closing down at 0.32 percent in STOXX 600, 0.6 percent down in CAC 40, 0.01 percent down in DAX, and 0.22 percent up in FTSE 100.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nasdaq.com/article/european-equity-benchmarks-close-mixed-travel-stocks-hit-by-terror-attack-in-france-inflation-edges-up-cm649924|title=European Equity Benchmarks Close Mixed, Travel Stocks Hit by Terror Attack in France; Inflation Edges Up|work=Nasdaq|date=15 July 2016}}</ref> Airlines, along with other travel share, were some of the hardest hit companies, with Flybe and EasyJet down by around 3.7 per cent and three per cent respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.express.co.uk/finance/city/689775/Travel-share-prices-plunge-after-Nice-terror-attack|title=Travel share prices plunge after Nice terror attack|work=Express|date=15 July 2016}}</ref>
-==References==
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