No one got out of the [Bataclan] untouched — not even the survivors

(Radio France) Few of the witnesses who chose to go to the Bataclan concert on 13th of November 2015 from the right-hand balcony were seriously injured physically in the terrorist attack. But what they saw, heard and suffered has left none of them untouched. They have been describing their experiences.

Monday’s testimony before the special criminal court, where 20 men are being tried for their alleged participation [in] the November 2015 attacks, began with a succession of couples. Partners, husbands and wives, a supportive friend standing silently beside a bear-like man with tears in his voice.

For various reasons, all had chosen to watch the concert from the seating area on the Bataclan’s right-hand balcony, overlooking the main floor. When the attack began, they saw and heard the wave of panic which engulfed the crowd on the main floor below.

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