France is marking the 10th anniversary of the Nice terror attack on Tuesday with a national tribute in Nice led by President Emmanuel Macron, alongside other commemorations including a minute of silence by the French football team.[1][2]

The remembrance centers on the 86 people killed and more than 400 wounded when a 31-year-old man drove a truck into crowds leaving a Bastille Day fireworks display in the southern French city in 2016. The attacker was shot dead by police, and the Islamic State group later claimed responsibility for the attack, according to the supplied reports.[1]

Tribute in Nice

According to the reports, Macron is holding a national tribute in Nice on Tuesday for the victims of the jihadist attack that struck the city 10 years ago. The tribute is part of the official commemoration of the anniversary.[2]

Minute of silence at football semi-final

Later on Tuesday, the French football team is scheduled to observe a minute of silence before its World Cup semi-final, joining the national commemoration for the 86 victims of the attack.[2]

Evidence ledger

What is confirmed

  • Tuesday marks 10 years since the Nice terror attack.[1][2]
  • President Emmanuel Macron is holding a national tribute in Nice.[2]
  • The French football team will observe a minute of silence ahead of its World Cup semi-final.[2]
  • The attack killed 86 people and wounded more than 400.[1]

What remains disputed or unverified

No disputed central claims are recorded for this story.

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