In France, a series of sombre ceremonies have been held to mark the one-year anniversary of the Paris terror attacks, in which gunmen and suicide bombers killed 130 people in coordinated attacks across the city.
Photo taken on Nov. 13, 2016 show candles lit up during a ceremony to commemorate the one year anniversary of the terrorist attacks in Pairs, France, Nov. 13, 2016. French President Francois Hollande opened a national day of commemoration one year after the terror attacks hit Paris. Commemorations were held on Sunday in the city at the places of the attacks which killed 130 people. (Xinhua/Thierry Mahe)
French President Francois Hollande first visited the Stade de France national stadium where last Novembers night of horror started when three suicide bombers blew themselves up there.
He then followed the path the terrorists took, visiting the six bars and restaurants in the trendy neighbourhood of Paris where gunmen sprayed bullets at people enjoying their Friday evening.
At each location plaques were unveiled inscribed with the names of the victims, the names were then read aloud and a moments silence was observed.
The final commemoration ceremony took place at the Bataclan concert hall, where 90 people were killed. It's been an extremely sombre and muted day or commemoration. There were no speeches. The government clearly keen not to turn this into a political event.
Photo taken on Nov. 13, 2016 shows a plaque in memory of victims in front of the Bataclan concert hall in Paris, France, Nov. 13, 2016. French President Francois Hollande opened a national day of commemoration one year after the terror attacks hit Paris. Commemorations were held on Sunday in the city at the places of the attacks which killed 130 people. (Xinhua/Thierry Mahe)
Today has been about remembering the victims and honouring their families and those who survived the attacks. Victim support groups say people will need help for many years to come.
"France must be able to take care of them psychologically, physically, socially, regarding social integrations for those cant work anymore or who have had to change jobs and also to protect children of those who were injured or killed," said Francoise Rudetzki, representative for terrorism victims.
On Saturday night the Bataclan opened its doors for the first time since last year's attacks. It was a hugely symbolic and emotional show.
"Tonight, we have two tasks, two important tasks to do, first to remember and honor those who lost their lives and the attack one year ago. And then to celebrate the life, the music that this room of enormous historic importance represents," said Sting, musician.
Agency of exterior the shot of Elodie followed by cutaway of policeman. Scores of survivors attended the concert, others were there to pay tribute to those who died there.
This woman lost six friends at the Bataclan last year. "It was difficult going through that door. I don't think I was the only one. Everyone was looking at each other thinking: 'what do we do here, we are lucky to be here so let's get in.' We think about those who are not there anymore and we think about this place, how it was a year ago," said Elodie Suigo, friend of victims.
This weekend France has honoured those who died but it does so under what the French Prime Minister describes as a "heavy and constant threat" of more terror attacks hanging over France.
