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France Marks 10 Years Since the 13‑November Attacks With Tributes and Heightened Security

Officials cite recent terror probes to justify reinforced measures around concert halls, underscoring persistent trauma and vigilance across the country.

Overview

  • Thousands joined Association française des victimes du terrorisme events on Sunday, with about 1,700 runners and 2,000–3,000 participants in a march that traced the attack sites and gathered at a “Village of Fraternity” at Paris City Hall.
  • Parisians were invited to leave flowers and candles at Place de la République, and a photographic display outside City Hall presents objects and images from 2015 that will contribute to a future Museum of Terrorism.
  • Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez ordered the highest vigilance from November 10 to 16, prioritizing security around concert halls and large festive gatherings with support from Operation Sentinelle.
  • Counterterror authorities recently advanced probes tied to potential plots that mentioned bars and concert venues, including the October indictment of three women and three new detentions announced on November 8.
  • A national ceremony is scheduled for November 13 with President Emmanuel Macron set to visit the attack sites and inaugurate a Garden of Remembrance, as surveys show 73% of respondents remain anxious about terrorism and 75% say they are still marked by 2015.