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* {{Flag|Japan}}: Prime Minister [[Shinzo Abe]], in a letter to PM Theresa May, offered condolences and condemned the attacks, adding, "Peaceful life and young people with great future ahead became the target of the terrorist attack. I cannot help but feel strong resentment. In this difficult time, I wish to express my heartfelt solidarity."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://japan.kantei.go.jp/97_abe/diplomatic/201705/1222533_11604.html|title=Message of condolence from Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to Prime Minister Theresa May of the U.K. following the Terrorist Attack in Manchester|publisher=[[Cabinet Secretariat (Japan)|Cabinet Secretariat]]|date=23 May 2017|accessdate=23 May 2017}}</ref>
* {{Flag|Japan}}: Prime Minister [[Shinzo Abe]], in a letter to PM Theresa May, offered condolences and condemned the attacks, adding, "Peaceful life and young people with great future ahead became the target of the terrorist attack. I cannot help but feel strong resentment. In this difficult time, I wish to express my heartfelt solidarity."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://japan.kantei.go.jp/97_abe/diplomatic/201705/1222533_11604.html|title=Message of condolence from Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to Prime Minister Theresa May of the U.K. following the Terrorist Attack in Manchester|publisher=[[Cabinet Secretariat (Japan)|Cabinet Secretariat]]|date=23 May 2017|accessdate=23 May 2017}}</ref>
* {{Flag|Kenya}}: President [[Uhuru Kenyatta]] condemned the attack, adding that his thoughts and prayers were with the United Kingdom and Prime Minister Theresa May after the incident. He also offered 'any help the country could give', adding that, 'Kenya knows what it is like to suffer a tragedy such as this' in reference to the country's [[Terrorism_in_Kenya|history of terrorist attacks]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/UKenyatta/status/866900415069204480|title=Uhuru Kenyatta on Twitter|website=twitter.com|accessdate=23 May 2017}}</ref>
* {{Flag|Kenya}}: President [[Uhuru Kenyatta]] condemned the attack, adding that his thoughts and prayers were with the United Kingdom and Prime Minister Theresa May after the incident. He also offered 'any help the country could give', adding that, 'Kenya knows what it is like to suffer a tragedy such as this' in reference to the country's [[Terrorism_in_Kenya|history of terrorist attacks]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/UKenyatta/status/866900415069204480|title=Uhuru Kenyatta on Twitter|website=twitter.com|accessdate=23 May 2017}}</ref>

* {{Flag|Luxembourg}}: Prime Minister [[Xavier Bettel]] stated, "My thoughts are with the victims of the terror attack in London and their families. We have to stand together to fight against terrorism."<ref>{{cite news|title=World leaders stand with Britain after London attack|url=https://www.wort.lu/en/international/messages-from-around-the-world-world-leaders-stand-with-britain-after-london-attack|work=[[Luxemburger Wort]]|date=23 May 2017}}</ref>
* {{Flag|Malaysia}}: Prime Minister [[Najib Tun Razak]] condemned the "barbaric and cowardly attack" and offered condolences. He stated, "At this time of heartbreak, Malaysia stands united with Britain. We must be firm, determined and ready to confront terror swiftly and decisively wherever and whenever it manifests itself."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://annx.asianews.network/content/najib-condemns-deadly-manchester-attack-46509|title=Najib condemns deadly Manchester attack|publisher=Asia News Network|date=23 May 2017}}</ref>
* {{Flag|Malaysia}}: Prime Minister [[Najib Tun Razak]] condemned the "barbaric and cowardly attack" and offered condolences. He stated, "At this time of heartbreak, Malaysia stands united with Britain. We must be firm, determined and ready to confront terror swiftly and decisively wherever and whenever it manifests itself."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://annx.asianews.network/content/najib-condemns-deadly-manchester-attack-46509|title=Najib condemns deadly Manchester attack|publisher=Asia News Network|date=23 May 2017}}</ref>
* {{Flag|Malta}}: The Maltese Foreign Office stated it was in contact with a number of Maltese citizens who may have been at the concert, and believes that an 8 year old Maltese girl was one of the victims.<ref>{{cite news|title=Girl aged 8 among Manchester bombing victims - IS claims responsibility|url=http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20170523/world/fatalities-in-manchester-following-incident-at-ariana-grande-concert.648726|work=[[Times of Malta]]|date=23 May 2017}}</ref>
* {{Flag|Malta}}: The Maltese Foreign Office stated it was in contact with a number of Maltese citizens who may have been at the concert, and believes that an 8 year old Maltese girl was one of the victims.<ref>{{cite news|title=Girl aged 8 among Manchester bombing victims - IS claims responsibility|url=http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20170523/world/fatalities-in-manchester-following-incident-at-ariana-grande-concert.648726|work=[[Times of Malta]]|date=23 May 2017}}</ref>

Revision as of 19:46, 23 May 2017

The reactions to the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing include the responses by political and religious leaders, media and the general public, both within the United Kingdom where the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing took place, other nations and international organizations.

Non-governmental actions

Practical responses

Manchester Arena, where the incident took place, issued a statement offering condolences to the people that were affected, calling the attack a "senseless tragedy".[1] As a result, scheduled concerts in the venue later in the same week for band Take That were postponed.[2]

Entertainment venues across the country, including The O2 Arena in London, increased their security measures.[3]

Facebook activated its "Safety Check" feature for the affected area following the incident, allowing users to mark themselves as "safe", to notify family and friends.[4]

Ariana Grande's reaction

Ariana Grande, whose concert had ended shortly before the explosion, posted on her official Twitter account: "Broken. From the bottom of my heart, I am so so sorry. I don't have words."[5] Her management team added that they "mourn the lives of children and loved ones taken by this cowardly act".[6]

Political columnist Katie Hopkins suggested the need for a "final solution", which was interpreted as calling for ethnic cleansing of the UK's Muslim population.[7][8][9]

Music industry

Many within the music industry showed their support for Grande and the victims of the attack. Singer-songwriter Katy Perry condemned the bombing, stating she was "broken hearted" for everyone involved, and for "the state of this world".[10] Canadian hip-hop artist Drake offered condolences to the victims of the bombing, adding that it was a "real fear" that he had while on his recent concert tour.[11] American rapper Nicki Minaj, who had previously collaborated with Grande on her single Side to Side, said that her "head hurts" after hearing about the attack.[12] Further tweets of condolence came from: Selena Gomez, Shawn Mendez, Kim Kardashian West, Taylor Swift, Cher, Harry Styles, Kendall Jenner, Kylie Jenner, Niall Horan, Justin Bieber, Khloe Kardashian, Bruno Mars, Jennifer Lopez, John Legend, Lorde, Miley Cyrus, Ella Henderson, Nathan Sykes along with many others. Also on his talk show, Late Late Show with James Corden, James Corden made a heartfelt statement on the people and culture of Manchester.

Governmental responses

United Kingdom

The Prime Minister, Theresa May, called the incident an "appalling terrorist attack" and chaired a meeting of COBRA the next morning,[13][failed verification] while Queen Elizabeth II expressed her "deepest sympathy" to those affected by this "dreadful event".[14] Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn called it a "terrible incident", stating that his "thoughts are with all those affected and our brilliant emergency services."[15] Campaigning for the general election was suspended by all political parties.[16][17]

The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, called the incident "an evil act". Burnham paid tribute to locals and businesses who had supported the victims.[18] He later announced a vigil to be held in Albert Square the following evening.[19] The morning after the attack, London's mayor Sadiq Khan stated that his city "stands united with the great city of Manchester today," and later stated that "Londoners will see more police on our streets today."[20]

The Muslim Council of Britain strongly condemned the attack.[21][22]

Commonwealth of Nations

Supranational bodies

Countries

  •  Argentina: Template:Source needs translation[27]
  •  Armenia: President Serzh Sargsyan said "Armenia strongly condemns such inhumane acts and is determined to continue throught the joint efforts figtht against violence and terror".[28]
  •  Australia: Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull condemned the attacks in a spoken statement shortly after the attack and expressed solidarity. He expressed disgust and posited that it was "deliberately directed at teenagers".[29][better source needed]
  •  Azerbaijan: Template:Source needs translation[30]
  •  Belgium: Template:Source needs translation[31]
  •  Canada: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered "deepest condolences" on behalf of all Canadians to the families and friends of those killed and wished a speedy recovery to everyone who was injured. He also vowed to "continue to counter such senseless acts and to fight terrorism in its many forms" and to "assist British authorities in bringing those responsible to justice."[32]
  •  China: President Xi Jinping offered condolences to the Queen, stating, "The Chinese people are firmly standing together with the British people at this difficult time".[33]
  •  Finland: Template:Source needs translation[34]
  •  France: Template:Source needs translation[35]
  •  Germany: Template:Source needs translation[36]
  •  Greece: Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras condemned the attacks, following with, "We express our solidarity with the British people".[37]
  •  Hungary: Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated, "Europe is suffering repeated attacks, which represent a major shock to us all, and accordingly we must do everything possible to restore the security of the continent". He went on to offer support and condolences.[38]
  •  India: Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the attacks and offered condolences.[39][better source needed]
  •  Iran: Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned the attack and compared it to an attack on Mirjaveh, stating, "It is advisable that all the countries that have been victims of the extremist ideology and Takfiri terrorism get united and confront it in a serious, sincere and purposeful manner."[40]
  •  Israel: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered condolences and stated, "Terrorism is a global threat and it is incumbent on the enlightened countries to defeat it everywhere."[41]
  •  Japan: Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, in a letter to PM Theresa May, offered condolences and condemned the attacks, adding, "Peaceful life and young people with great future ahead became the target of the terrorist attack. I cannot help but feel strong resentment. In this difficult time, I wish to express my heartfelt solidarity."[42]
  •  Kenya: President Uhuru Kenyatta condemned the attack, adding that his thoughts and prayers were with the United Kingdom and Prime Minister Theresa May after the incident. He also offered 'any help the country could give', adding that, 'Kenya knows what it is like to suffer a tragedy such as this' in reference to the country's history of terrorist attacks.[43]
  •  Malaysia: Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak condemned the "barbaric and cowardly attack" and offered condolences. He stated, "At this time of heartbreak, Malaysia stands united with Britain. We must be firm, determined and ready to confront terror swiftly and decisively wherever and whenever it manifests itself."[44]
  •  Malta: The Maltese Foreign Office stated it was in contact with a number of Maltese citizens who may have been at the concert, and believes that an 8 year old Maltese girl was one of the victims.[45]
  •  The Netherlands: The following morning, King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands offered condolences to the victims and families, adding, "Our thoughts are also with those who are anxiously awaiting news about the fate of their loved ones."[46]
  •  Norway: Within an hour of the news, PM Erna Solberg condemned the "terrible and meaningless attack" and offered condolences.[better source needed][47]
  •  Pakistan: Shortly after the incident, the Foreign Office condemned the attacks. Hours later, Pakistan's PM Nawaz Sharif stated in a tweet that, "elimination of terrorism requires concerted efforts" and "such acts targeted towards innocent people is highly condemnable".[48]
  •  Palestine: Template:Source needs translation[49]
  •  Philippines: President Rodrigo Duterte offered his "deepest sympathies and concern to the families of the dead and wounded in the Manchester incident; as well as appreciation for the excellent handling by police/security forces. We are in solidarity with the United Kingdom in addressing and combating violent extremism."[50]
  •  Romania: Template:Source needs translation[51]
  •  Russia: The President of Russia Vladimir Putin condemned the attack, calling it a "cynical and inhuman crime", and offered his condolences to the British Prime Minister Theresa May.[52][53]
  •  Saudi Arabia: The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed "strong condemnation" of the attack. It also "reaffirmed the Kingdom's solidarity with the United Kingdom, underscoring the importance of joining international efforts to eradicate the scourge of terrorism and extremism."[54]
  •  Singapore: Singapore condemned the attack, and expressed consolences. It added that "the ministry and the Singapore High Commission in London will work closely with the Manchester Police to monitor the situation."[55]
  •  Spain: Template:Source needs translation[56]
  •  Sri Lanka: The Sri Lankan government condemned the attack, and Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mahishini Colonne tweeted, "Saddened by the attack in #Manchester. #SriLanka condemns this heinous act. Our thoughts n prayers are wt all those affected."[better source needed][57]
  •  Turkey: The Turkish Foreign Ministry condemned the attack the following morning, and Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu posted, "I condemn the terrorist attack in Manchester. Sincere condolences to the British Government and people."[58]
  •  United States: The President of the United States Donald Trump condemned the attack and called the perpetrators "evil losers", and stated he was refusing to call them monsters since they would probably "like that term". [59]
  •  Vatican: Pope Francis expressed that he was "deeply saddened" by the "injury and tragic loss of life", and invoked "God's blessings of peace, healing, and strength upon the nation."[60]
  •  Vietnam: Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has sent a message of condolence to his UK counterpart Theresa May over the explosion in Manchester on May 22 that caused many deaths and injuries.[61]

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