Aberystwyth crowds show their solidarity following Paris attacks
Aber stands with Paris
Thomas ReedOver 50 Aber students attended a candle-light vigil held at the war memorial on Sunday night.
They were mourning the deaths of the Paris attacks over the weekend.
Organised by a trio of undergrads, many brought candles and flowers to shower their respects on behalf of the town of Aberystwyth.
Following on from Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day, Aber once again turned out to pay respects to those lost to the horrific events that transpired in Paris on Friday night.
As the vigil took place a banner reading “United we stand” was held up.
Ceredigion Country Councilman Alun Williams, who attended the vigil, said: “It is great to see over 50 people here showing their support to the people of Paris and France.
“It’s also great to see the support for the council’s decision to take 12 refugees in the next few weeks from the Syrian refugee camps.”
Ceredigion Council was one of the first UK councils to agree to take refugees from Syria, something Mr Williams was “immensely proud of.”
“The refugees are fleeing the very same people who attacked Paris and we have a duty to help them.”
The war memorial area was crowded with those trying to pay respect
Organisers Amelia Roberts and Ross Paton said: “At 1.30am we messaged around to see if anything was happening in Aberystwyth and took the decision that something should be done – how could we not show our support?”
“We are very grateful that people turned up, it’s important to stress that this is global solidarity from Paris to Beirut – today we have demonstrated that Aberystwyth is unified in our support.”
“We are so proud to be from such a kind and tolerant place where so many people will band together in the face of horrific events.”
The organisers were overwhelmed by the support
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