Attack not just on France, but all of humanity: Obama

November 14, 2015 07:37

US President Barack Obama has condemned the deadly terrorist attacks in Paris, saying that the attack is not just on France but on all of humanity and universal values and also pledged to work with France to bring those responsible to justice.

"Once again we've seen an outrageous attempt to terrorise innocent civilians. This is an attack not just on Paris; it's an attack not just on the people of France. But this is an attack on all of humanity and the universal values that we share," Obama told reporters.

The US stands prepared and ready to provide whatever assistance that the government and people of France need to respond, Obama said.

"The situation is still unfolding. I've chosen not to call President Hollande at this time, because my expectation is that he is very busy at the moment," he said.

Obama was briefed on the attacks, which have killed at least 100 people, by his counter-terrorism advisor Lisa Monaco.

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