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Political leaders in the United States and other nations released statements in reaction to the [[2016 Orlando nightclub shooting]].
Political leaders in the United States and other nations released statements in reaction to the [[2016 Orlando nightclub shooting]].

Revision as of 20:57, 13 June 2016

Political leaders in the United States and other nations released statements in reaction to the 2016 Orlando nightclub shooting.

United States reactions

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Pulse showing solidarity with the victims of the mass shooting

The White House released a statement sending its condolences to the victims. President Barack Obama directed the federal government to provide any assistance necessary to "pursue the investigation and support the community".[1] In a speech, the President described the attack as an "act of hate" and "act of terror."[2][3][4] The President also issued a proclamation ordering U.S. flags around the country to be flown at half-mast.[5]

Florida Governor Rick Scott released a statement of support for all affected, and noted that the state emergency operations center is monitoring the incident.[6] Florida Senator Marco Rubio stated that he is "grieving for those who lost their lives and praying for those who were injured in this senseless act of hatred, violence and terror".[7]

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer declared a state of emergency for the city and asked Governor Scott to request a state of emergency.[8][9]

American Muslims condemned the attacks.[10] The Council on American–Islamic Relations called the attacks "monstrous" and urged Muslims to donate blood.[11][12] The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community strongly condemned the attacks and held prayer vigils in mosques across the country.[13]

Facebook activated its "Safety Check" feature in Orlando following the attack, allowing users to mark themselves as "safe" to notify family and friends.[14][15]

Many people on social media and elsewhere expressed their shock at the events and extended their condolences to those affected, including presidential candidates, members of Congress and other U.S. political figures, foreign leaders, Pope Francis, and various celebrities.[16][17][18]

Supranational bodies

Countries

  •  Afghanistan: President Ashraf Ghani condemned the shooting and said "nothing can justify killing of civilians."[19]
  •  Algeria: "It is with astonishment that I learned of the horrible massacre that left dozens dead and injured in the city of Orlando," wrote President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to Obama.[23]
  •  Andorra: Prime Minister Antoni Marti, in a statement of condolence to President Barack Obama, stated his solidarity with and sympathy to the people of America, especially to the victims and their families.[24]
  •  Armenia: President Serzh Sargsyan expressed his condolences to US President Barack Obama.[25]
  •  Australia: Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull condemned the "murderous hatred of gay people" and that the attack was "a vile attack on freedom...an attack on all of us."[26]Vigils were held all over Australia in memorial.
  •  Azerbaijan: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement condemning the attack and expressing condolences to the victims' families.[27] Members of the local LGBT community gathered in front of the US embassy to protest against homophobia.[28]
  •  Bahrain: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain condemned the attacks.[29]
  •  Belgium: Prime Minister Charles Michel sent condolences via Twitter, expressing his sadness and joining victims' families in grief.[30]
  •  Brazil: The suspended President Dilma Rousseff, and the interim president, Michel Temer, used their accounts on the social network Twitter to express solidarity the families of the victims. Rousseff said he regretted the run and that "we are living in terrible moment, prejudice times and intolrerância that reap humandas lives. We will together fight this barbarism. My feelings to the families of victims, to @BarackObama president and the American people"[31]. Temer already expressed "Brazilian solidarity with the families victims of this attack"[31]. On Facebook, Dilma Rousseff issued a statement classifying the incident of "barbarity"[32]. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, repudiation of the attacks and any act of terrorism and said he was in contact with the Consulate General of Brazil in Miami.[33]
  •  Canada: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered his "condolences and prayers to the families and friends of those lost" and wished a "full recovery to all those injured." He also expressed solidarity with the LGBT community.[19]
  •  Chile: The Foreign Ministry of Chile offered "its condolences to the people of the United States and the families of the victims of the brutal attack in Orlando."[19]
  •  China: President Xi Jinping expressed deep sympathy and sincere condolences to the people of the United States and expressed grief to the victims of the terror attack.[34]
  •  Colombia: President Juan Santos condemned the shooting and expressed solidarity with the victims.[19]
  •  Croatia: The Croatian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs tweeted: "We fully condemn the horrible shooting in Orlando. Our condolences and thoughts go to the victims’ families and friends."[35]
  •  Czech Republic: President Miloš Zeman sent his condolences to US President Barack Obama.[36]
  •  Denmark: Prime Minister Lars Rasmussen stated he was horrified by the shooting, that his thoughts were with the victims and called for all to "unite in the fight for equal rights."[19]
  •  Djibouti: President Ismail Omar Guelleh sent a letter of condolence to President Obama condemning the barbaric attack and expressing his sympathy with the American people.[37]
  •  Finland: Prime Minister Juha Sipilä expressed his condolences on Twitter.[38]
  •  France: President François Hollande condemned the shooting, while expressing "full support to the American people."[19]
  •  Hungary: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade condemned the shooting and expressed its condolences to the families of the victims. The ministry emphasised "the importance of the fight against ISIS to prevent further tragedies."[39]
  •  India: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was shocked and that his thoughts and prayers were with the injured and the families of the victims.[19]
  •  Ireland: Prime Minister Enda Kenny offered his condolences in a letter to President Obama, and said that "Ireland stands with the US in this time of immeasurable grief."[19]
  •  Israel: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was saddened and that Israelis "feel your pain as if it were our own" on account of the victims.[19]
  •  Italy: Prime Minister Matteo Renzi tweeted: "Solidarity and compassion from the Italian government for the heinous massacre of Orlando in Florida. Our hearts are with our American brothers."[19]
  •  Jamaica: In a statement, Prime Minister Andrew Holness extended condolences to the people of the United States and added that "[t]he world must finally deal with terrorism and gun violence, which continues to scar our quest for peace and brotherhood among peoples. The people of the United States of America are constantly in our prayers as we have been in yours in our times of tragedy and pain. We stand together with you as brothers and sisters committed to a better world for our peoples."[40]
  •  Mexico: President Enrique Peña Nieto said that Mexico deeply regretted the violence of the shooting, and expressed solidarity with the families of the victims and the people of the United States.[19]
  •  Netherlands: The Foreign Minister of the Netherlands, Bert Koenders, expressed his condolences to United States Secretary of the State, John Kerry.[19]
  •  Norway: Prime Minister Erna Solberg said she was horrified and called the shooting "senseless brutality." She also said that her thoughts were with the victims and their loved ones.[19]
  •  Pakistan: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif released a statement saying, "No innocent man, woman or child should ever feel afraid of being shot or killed for being who they are in a progressive and democratic society. This is against every principle of pluralism, tolerance and humanity that we have been striving for. This does not represent the will of a vast majority of Muslims."[19]
  •  Russia: President Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and to Barack Obama.[41]
  •  Saudi Arabia: Saudi Ambassador to the United States Abdullah Al-Saud released a statement saying, "The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia condemns in the strongest terms the attack on innocent people in Orlando, Florida, and sends its deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims and to the people of the United States.”[42]
  •  South Africa: President Jacob Zuma sent a message of condolence to the government and people of the United States, and condemned attacks on the LGBTQI community.[43]
  •  Sri Lanka: President Maithripala Sirisena tweeted, "My heartfelt condolences to loved ones of the victims of the Orlando shooting. We must make the world a safer place for all communities".[44]
  •  Sweden: Prime Minister Stefan Löfven sent condolences to President Obama and the people of the United States while also noting the LGBT victims and the need to combat hatred, violence, and terror as well as to stand up for human rights.[45]
  •  Turkmenistan: In a statement, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhammedow said he is "Strongly opposing any manifestations of terrorism and extremism, Turkmenistan fully supports the efforts of the international community in combating this scourge and its elimination". [46]
  •  UAE: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the UAE condemned the shooting.[47]
  •  United Kingdom: Prime Minister David Cameron said he was horrified and expressed his thoughts with the victims and their families.[19] Vigils were held in memorial for those who passed, a dozen vigils were held in different parts of the United Kingdom. The Rainbow flag was flown at half-mast in many different parts of the country.[48] Queen Elizabeth II said "Prince Philip and I have been shocked by the events in Orlando. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who have been affected."[49] Sadiq Khan, the first Muslim Mayor of London, wrote on Twitter "I stand with the City of Orlando against hate and bigotry. My thoughts are with all the victims of this horrific attack #lovewins" and attended a vigil for victims in London[50]
  •  Vatican: The Holy See Press Office said in a statement: "The terrible massacre that has taken place in Orlando, with its dreadfully high number of innocent victims, has caused in Pope Francis, and in all of us, the deepest feelings of horror and condemnation, of pain and turmoil before this new manifestation of homicidal folly and senseless hatred".[51]

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