Je Suis Charlie (I Am Charlie)


on Jan 13, 2015

Let us begin by asking two simple questions : What is wrong in being a liberal? And what is wrong in practicing freedom of expression?

On January 7, 2015, editorial room of Charlie Hebdo, a satirical publication, was swamped by blood of 12 people, who were killed by 3 gunmen in an attempt to gun down the freedom of speech. The magazine was targeted for its provocative covers, a number of them featuring caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad. For the gunmen believed depictions of Prophet are profane.

This incident took away with it some of France's best cartoonist which included the editor of the magazine too.

In response to this incident, the cartoonists from all around the world, did what they do best, they drew out their emotions to support Charlie Hebdo. Here are a few illustrations that went viral on social.

French Cartooning Charlie Hebdo

 

Charlie Hebdo Little Weapon Cartoon

 

Charlie Hebdo Cartoon

 

Independent Cartoonist's response to Charlie Hebdo

 

Charlie Hebdo Dutch Cartoonist I am Charlie

 

Charlie Hebdo Cartoon Illustration

 

Apart from all the outrage on Twitter, millions gathered on the streets of Paris on 11th Jan'15 for a Unity March. The rally included 40 world leaders, including UK's PM Cameron and German Chancellor Merkel.

 

Charlie Hebdo Unity March
(From the left, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, French President Francois Hollande, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, EU president Donald Tusk and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas march during a rally in Paris on Sunday. ASSOCIATED PRESS)[/caption]

 

The famous international series 'The Simpsons' didn't fall behind in paying their tribute. This is from the closing scene of 'The Simpsons' episode on Sunday night.

Je Suis Charlie

Last but not the least, the team at Charlie Hebdo stunned us once again with their first post-attack cover. 

 

All is Forgiven Charlie Hebdo
(Tout Est pardonné - 'All Is Forgiven')

Zineb El Rhazoui, a surviving columnist at Charlie Hebdo magazine who worked on the new issue, said the cover was a call to forgive the terrorists who murdered her colleagues last week and also urged extremists to accept humour.

Social media was once again used as a platform to exercise freedom of speech by millions. Social media has always been a place where people across the world can share their views and ideas. Power to the world of social! Empowering the world without fear and violence.

Do leave a comment and let us know your thoughts.

Untill next time. Peace out !

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