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=== Domestic ===
=== Domestic ===
''Gàbia'' operation was deployed by [[Mossos d'Esquadra]] in order to locate the perpetrator(s). All events in Barcelona were cancelled, and both [[Carles Puigdemont]] and [[Ada Colau]] cancelled their holidays so as to return to the city and take part in the crisis management.<ref>{{cite news|title=Atemptat a la Rambla de Barcelona|url=http://www.ara.cat/societat/Atropellament-massiu-Rambles-Barcelona_0_1852614886.html|accessdate=17 August 2017|work=Ara|date=17 August 2017}}</ref> The Spanish vice-president, [[Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría]], travelled to Barcelona on the evening of the same day while [[Mariano Rajoy]] cancelled his holidays and followed the events from [[Madrid]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Garea|first1=Fernando|title=Rajoy contacta con los líderes políticos para facilitarles información|url=https://politica.elpais.com/politica/2017/08/17/actualidad/1502987145_453098.html|accessdate=17 August 2017|work=El País}}</ref>
''Gàbia'' operation was deployed by [[Mossos d'Esquadra]] in order to locate the perpetrator(s). All events in Barcelona were cancelled, and both [[Carles Puigdemont]] and [[Ada Colau]] cancelled their holidays so as to return to the city and take part in the crisis management.<ref>{{cite news|title=Atemptat a la Rambla de Barcelona|url=http://www.ara.cat/societat/Atropellament-massiu-Rambles-Barcelona_0_1852614886.html|accessdate=17 August 2017|work=Ara|date=17 August 2017}}</ref> Likewise, [[Mariano Rajoy]] cancelled his holidays and travelled to Barcelona with the Spanish vice-president, [[Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría]], and [[Juan Ignacio Zoido]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Rajoy, Santamaría i Zoido viatgen a Barcelona per participar en el gabinet de crisi per l'atemptat|url=http://www.ara.cat/societat/Rajoy-contacte-administracions-latemptat-Rambla_0_1852614895.html|accessdate=17 August 2017|work=Ara.cat|language=Catalan}}</ref>


=== International ===
=== International ===

Revision as of 18:11, 17 August 2017

2017 Barcelona attack
La Rambla is located in Barcelona
La Rambla
La Rambla
La Rambla (Barcelona)
LocationLa Rambla, Barcelona, Spain
Coordinates41°22′53″N 2°10′20″E / 41.381492°N 2.1722188°E / 41.381492; 2.1722188
Date17 August 2017
16:20 CEST (UTC+02)
Attack type
Vehicle-ramming attack
WeaponsFiat Talento vehicle
Deaths1 (confirmed)
13 (reported)
Injured32 (confirmed)
Perpetrators2
Las Ramblas in Barcelona

On 17 August 2017, a white van hit pedestrians on La Rambla, Barcelona, leaving at least thirteen people dead and dozens injured.[1] The two suspects then entered a Turkish restaurant and took hostages.[2][3]

Timeline

At around 4:30pm[citation needed], a white Fiat Talento drove onto the pavement of Barcelona's Las Ramblas, crashing into pedestrians between Plaça Catalunya and Gran Teatre del Liceu.[4][5]

The van was rented by Driss Oukabir, a Spanish citizen of Moroccan origin.[6]

The driver fled as the counter-terror protocol was deployed, though the Catalan police could not confirm the motive behind the ramming.[7] First reports claimed two deaths and dozens of injured people.[8]

Soon after, the suspect number rose to two people, one of whom was the driver, allegedly barricaded inside a restaurant armed with a rifle. EFE claimed the second suspect managed to escape,[7] and it was reported that the van was rented in the neighbouring location of Santa Perpètua de Mogoda,[9] among with a similar van which was considered a getaway vehicle and was found by 7:00pm in Vic.[10] El Pais newspapers later contradicted EFE and stated that police sources claimed the two perpetrators of the crash were holed up in a bar in Tallers Street.[11]

In the press conference held by the police at 7:00pm local time, the spokesperson confirmed the terrorist nature of the event, a dead person and 32 injured —10 of those in serious condition.[12] Other sources are claiming the fatality count is 13.[13]

Reactions

Domestic

Gàbia operation was deployed by Mossos d'Esquadra in order to locate the perpetrator(s). All events in Barcelona were cancelled, and both Carles Puigdemont and Ada Colau cancelled their holidays so as to return to the city and take part in the crisis management.[14] Likewise, Mariano Rajoy cancelled his holidays and travelled to Barcelona with the Spanish vice-president, Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría, and Juan Ignacio Zoido.[15]

International

  •  Ireland: Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney said he was “appalled” by the events unfolding in Barcelona and said "on behalf of the Irish government, I wish to convey our condolences and solidarity with the people of Spain at this time."[16]
  •  Israel: Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affair issued the following statement: "Saddened & shocked by terrible scenes from Barcelona, Israel stands by the people of Barcelona at this difficult time. Terror will never prevail."[17]
  •  Japan: Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida also added his condemnation of the attack and expressed solidarity with Spain.[18]
  •  United Kingdom: Leader of the Opposition Jeremy Corbyn has reacted to "terrible" reports of a terror attack in Barcelona by saying "Terrible reports from Barcelona. And Mayor of London Sadiq Khan branded the attack "barbaric." and "My thoughts are with those killed and injured, and the emergency services working to save lives." Also the Ambassador to Spain, Simon Manley, said "We are in contact with the authorities and seeking further information following the incident in Barcelona." While the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) issued a warning for British tourists to avoid the area.[19]
  •  United States: President Donald Trump condemned the terror attack on Las Ramblas. He had this message for Barcelona, "Be tough and strong, we love you!" And the Secretary of State Rex Tillerson expressed condolences for the victims and said the United States was monitoring the situation and offering assistance to local authorities. He urged Americans in Barcelona to let loved ones know whether they were safe.[20]While First Lady Melania Trump sent her "thoughts and prayers".[21]

See also

References

  1. ^ "At least 13 dead in van crash in Barcelona city center: media". 17 August 2017 – via Reuters.
  2. ^ "Van crashes into dozens of people in Barcelona: police". Reuters. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  3. ^ Ward, Victoria. "Barcelona crash: 'Two dead' as van ploughs into crowd at popular tourist area, as driver flees scene". telegraph.co.uk. The Telegraph. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  4. ^ "Atropellament massiu a la Rambla de Barcelona" (in Catalan). 324.cat. 17 August 2017. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  5. ^ "LiveLeak.com - Van drives into people at Ramblas - aftermath".
  6. ^ Fedschun, Travis (17 August 2017). "Barcelona terror attack: At least 13 reported dead after van plows into crowd at popular tourist area".
  7. ^ a b "At least 2 dead, 20 injured after van hits pedestrians in Barcelona, Spain". EFE. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  8. ^ "Confirman un segundo muerto en el atropello de Las Ramblas". EFE. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  9. ^ "Lo que se sabe del atentado en La Rambla de Barcelona". El País. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  10. ^ "Atropellament massiu a la Rambla de Barcelona en un atemptat terrorista". Ara.cat. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  11. ^ Wilson, Joseph. "Van plows into crowd in Barcelona, local media reports up to 13 dead".
  12. ^ Mossos (17 August 2017). "En aquests moments es confirma una víctima mortal i 32 ferits, dels quals 10 greus #Barcelona".
  13. ^ Galan, Laura. "Almenys 13 persones mortes en l'atropellament massiu a la Rambla de Barcelona". CCMA. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  14. ^ "Atemptat a la Rambla de Barcelona". Ara. 17 August 2017. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  15. ^ "Rajoy, Santamaría i Zoido viatgen a Barcelona per participar en el gabinet de crisi per l'atemptat". Ara.cat (in Catalan). Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  16. ^ "Irish caught up in Barcelona attack advised to keep clear of streets". 17 August 2017. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  17. ^ The statement in Facebook, 2017.
  18. ^ "US offers help to Spain in wake of Barcelona attack". 17 August 2017. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  19. ^ https://www.mirror.co.uk/amp/www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/jeremy-corbyn-sadiq-khan-react-11006423.amp
  20. ^ "Police are calling a deadly van crash in Barcelona a terror attack". Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  21. ^ Mayfield, Mandy. "Melania Trump sends 'thoughts and prayers' to Barcelona after van attack". Retrieved 17 August 2017.
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