Paris Carnage: Muslim Leaders' Reaction

Sheikh Hasina Bangladesh Prime Minister  

“Terrorists are terrorists irrespective of their colour, creed or religion and must have no place in any civilised society. We are together in our fight against terrorism and violent extremism.” 

Bashar al-Assad Syrian President  

"The terrorist attacks that targeted the French capital Paris cannot be separated from what happened in the Lebanese capital Beirut lately and from what has been happening in Syria for the past five years and in other areas." 

Recep T Erdogan Turkish President  

"As a country that knows very well the manner and consequences of terrorism, we understand perfectly the suffering that France is experiencing now."

Hassan Rouhani Iranian President  

“I strongly condemn these crimes against humanity."

Ahmed al-Tayeb head of Cairo's Al-Azhar University  

"We denounce this hateful incident. The time has come for the world to unite to confront this monster. Such acts are contrary to all religious, humanitarian and civilised principles”

Adel al-Jubeir Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister  

"The heinous terrorist attacks that took place yesterday ... are in violation and contravention of all ethics, morals and religions."

Ashraf Ghani Afghan President  

"The merciless killings of Paris citizens indicate that terrorists do not know borders. They're enemies of all humanity."

Nawaz Sharif Pakistani Prime Minister  

"I condemn this act of terror ... this brutal carnage."

Najib Razak  Malaysian Prime Minister

“We must remain united in the war against terrorism."

Joko  Widodo  Indonesian President  
"I  urge  all  parties to  strengthen  the international cooperation  in handling  terrorism  issues."