Summary
France commemorated the 10th anniversary of the Charlie Hebdo terror attack, with President Macron and Mayor Anne Hidalgo leading tributes at the former offices where 12 people were killed by al Qaeda-linked gunmen in January 2015.
The massacre, sparked by the magazine’s cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed, ignited global debates on free speech and religious tensions.
Survivors emphasized satire as a form of resilience, while public support for freedom of expression remains high.
The anniversary prompts reflection on France’s values and the enduring legacy of “Je Suis Charlie.”
Thanks for the interesting read.
To clarify: I mentioned him, as a person who had to endure murder threats and assassination attempts (for decades) because he openly stated his thoughts. I haven’t read his books or know his opinions. My point is that his life is threatened for writing up his ideas.
It can’t be said clear enough that Israel’s military is committing horrible crimes in Gaza. This can’t be justified. That’s a point which doesn’t need to be argued about I think. Everyone who stands up to end the suffering is right. On the other side it is really complicated to talk about anything besides this point.