Following the terror attacks in Barcelona and Cambril wherein two vehicles killed 13 people and injured over 100 people, the Spanish authorities have confirmed that citizens from at least 24 countries were among the ones who died or were critically injured.

The second terror attack in Cambril took place eight hours after the first attack in Barcelona. Six civilians were injured, one critically, and a police officer was hurt too. The police officers then shot dead the five suspects, who appeared to be wearing explosive belts. Unfortunately, the driver escaped and the police are trying to track him down.

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The terrorist group, ISIS, has reportedly claimed responsibility for the terror attacks. Many parts of Central Barcelona were sealed off overnight, requesting guests to stay in their homes or hotels. The metro and most transport routes were shut down. Families and friends have been +split up, with police evacuating people to different parts of the city.

24 different nationalities have suffered the loss in this attack. 24 different flags have lost its sheer cheer in the air. 24 different languages have spoken of pain.

What we need to realize is, people who do such heinous acts have no religion, no family, no country. No God ever teaches its disciples to shed innocent blood. They have one mission: to strike fear into the hearts of people, instill doubts in their minds and to break their unity.

There is one thing that such people tend to forget. When there come times like this, we bond together in solidarity and face the fear, refusing to bend our wills, refusing to let them win. Working to make sure that the evil was not successful in its mission, we are in this together.

In a heart-touching example of the very bond we share, people from all over the world have taken to Twitter to stand with Spain in this tragic hour and share their pain,

RIM Post on Twitter

FRANCE | Eiffel Tower goes dark as tribute to victims of terror attack in #Barcelona

Scott Kelly on Twitter

Barcelona, we stand with you. There is no place for terrorism on Earth. My thoughts are with all those affected in today’s horrific attack.

Leader of GlasgowCC on Twitter

Another horrific attack on a city & on people going about their daily lives. Glasgow sends love to #Barcelona & shares its grief and shock.

Omar Suleiman on Twitter

Praying for #barcelona and all those struck by sick murderers. May we collectively overcome the evil that continues to plague our world

Diya Kumari on Twitter

We stand with you, #Barcelona .There is no place for terrorism on Earth. Thoughts and Prayers with all those affected!

Seema Jaswal on Twitter

I was in #Barcelona Las Ramblas this time last week with beautiful people in a stunning city?My heart is with all those affected #Staystrong

Hirra Hassan on Twitter

Blaming an ‘entire religion’ for actions of its extremists is how you create more anger & hate, thus creating more terrorists. #Barcelona

Joan Grande on Twitter

Barcelona a truly magnificent city…my heart is so hurting for you.. the stain of terrorism lingers, but strength abounds.. sending love!

Kodi Gaddis on Twitter

A loss of life can’t be taken lightly nor should we forget those lost during a tragedy. My heart continues to break. #Barcelona