Deadly Paris attacks coordinated by three teams of terrorists

Paris was struck Friday by a series of near-simultaneous terrorist attacks that killed 129 people in the deadliest violence seen in France since World War II. Follow FRANCE 24’s live blog for all the latest developments.

The Islamic State militant group has claimed responsibility for the attacks, saying the terrorist attacks are in retaliation for France’s bombing campaign in Syria.

• French President François Hollande said the terrorist attacks were an “act of war”.
• Hollande also declared a state of emergency and reinstated border checks.
• Three teams of attackers seem to have coordinated the attacks in Paris.
• 352 people have been injured, 99 critically.
• Eight of the attackers were killed, seven of them by using suicide vests.
• Paris officials have warned that “accomplices” could still be on the loose.
• The Stade de France stadium and five restaurants and cafés in the 10th and 11th arrondissements were hit (the Petit Cambodge restaurant, the Casa Nostra café, the Bataclan concert venue and the Belle Equipe café).
• French police have set up a special number for people looking for missing loved ones: +33 (0)1 40 27 40 27. The major’s office has also set up a special number for tourists: 0033(0)1 45 55 80 00.