While borders of the country remain closed, Parisians will awaken to a different city Saturday morning.
Following the deadly attacks in Paris that killed upwards of 120 people, France’s President François Hollande declared a state of emergency.
It’s only the second time France has declared a state of emergency since the end of the Second World War. The last one was back in 2005 when two teenagers of immigrant decent were killed and sparked months-long riots.
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Under France’s state of emergency laws, entire cities can be put on lockdown and any concert hall or entertainment establishment can be shut down or subject to a search.
The national government has already declared that many city facilities in Paris will be closed. These include schools, museums, libraries, gyms, pools and markets.
Paris’s famous nightlife will also be affected with large scale concerts and events being cancelled.
The rock band U2 has postponed its Saturday night concert in Paris in light of the deadly attacks across the city on Friday night.
HBO had planned to televise the band’s performance. Instead, U2 said in a statement that it is resolved to go ahead with the concert “at an appropriate time.”
U2 members say they watched in shock and disbelief at the unfolding events, and were devastated by the loss of life at the concert held by Eagles of Death Metal saying “We hope and pray that all of our fans in Paris are safe.”
Former U.S. Vice-President Al Gore, who was in Paris when the attacks took place, said he is also suspending the broadcast of an event he was holding there.
“Out of solidarity with the French people and the City of Paris, we have decided to suspend our broadcast of 24 Hours of Reality and Live Earth. Our thoughts are with all who have been affected and the entire nation of France. We send our condolences to the families of those who have been killed or injured.”
With files from The Associated Press.
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