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French president condemns Quebec attack on Muslims

Xinhua, January 30, 2017 Adjust font size:

French President Francois Hollande on Monday denounced "with utmost firmness" the mosque shooting incident in Canada's Quebec City which killed at least six people and injured many others.

"The terrorists wanted to attack the spirit of peace and tolerance of the citizens of Quebec," Hollande said in a statement released by his office.

The French president expressed "sympathy, affection and solidarity" with Canadian officials, saying "France stands alongside the victims and their families."

At least six people were killed and eight others wounded when gunmen opened fire at a Quebec mosque during evening prayers on Sunday.

According to reports, two suspects were arrested in connection with the attack, which Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau described as a "terrorist attack on Muslims." Endi