travelnews: Security Situation in Paris, France

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Security Situations- Paris, France
Situations have occurred in central Paris, France tonight, causing security alerts in the area.
Gunman opened automatic weapon fire at Le Petit Cambodge restaurant (20 Rue Alibert) in the 10th arrondissement of Paris at 21:40 local time as well as at the Bataclan club (50 Boulevard Voltaire) in the 11th arrondissement.
Meanwhile, several explosions were heard at a bar near the Stade de France, located north of Paris in the commune of Saint-Denis and at least two bodies have reportedly been found. At least 60 fatalities have been reported, and ongoing gunfire could be heard as police interact with the five plus shooters that could be involved in the situation.
There are additional reports of current hostage situations.  It is not immediately clear if the incidents are related.
Advice
Travelers should continue to monitor the situation.  Additional ground travel time may be required, due to road closures and  the increase in security.
For more information, click the links below to various news sources:
· Paris attacks: 60 reported killed, hostage situation ongoing<http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CB4QqQIwAGoVChMIjdiFhMSOyQIVRM9jCh0YiAz-&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2015%2F11%2F13%2Fworld%2Fparis-shooting%2F&usg=AFQjCNEfiHiho1acAGkt9GOJZf-DgIcnEg&sig2=63DlL4MormK9x7gEHH5Hvg&bvm=bv.107467506,d.cGc>, CNN‎
· Paris attacks: Dozens dead and hostages held at Bataclan<http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-34814203>, BBC News‎
For immediate assistance or further details, travelers may contact their designated travel agent team.


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Laurie Jacoby, CTC
Travel Manager
Business Affairs Office
University of Oregon
lajacoby at uoregon.edu<mailto:lajacoby at uoregon.edu>
541-346-3158

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