Cry for Freedom Rally in Paris France

A massive public rally "Cry for Freedom" takes place in central Paris on Sunday afternoon. "I love the police" slogan. The rally brought in people of all colors and creeds from both France and abroad. Many were carrying placards with various slogans. This demonstration happened the weekend after armed gunmen attacked the offices of Charlie Hebdo, killing twelve people, including the editor and celebrated cartoonists; four more are in critical condition. It is the dealiest terror attack in France for over fifty years. Charlie Hebdo is a satirical publication well known for its political cartoons. The jihadists responsible were killed by police in several shootouts on the Friday afternoon.

As a solidarity actions with the deaths at Charlie Hebdo many placards read "Je suis Charlie" translating as "I am Charlie (Hebdo)". Demonstrators held aloft pens, brushes and crayons, symbolizing the profession of journalists and cartoonists who were killed. Many pens were placed in a shrine with candles in the square. Some protesters also refused to ally themselves with Charlie Hebdo.

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A massive public rally "Cry for Freedom" takes place in central Paris on Sunday afternoon. "I love the police" slogan. The rally brought in people of all colors and creeds from both France and abroad. Many were carrying placards with various slogans. This demonstration happened the weekend after armed gunmen attacked the offices of Charlie Hebdo, killing twelve people, including the editor and celebrated cartoonists; four more are in critical condition. It is the dealiest terror attack in France for over fifty years. Charlie Hebdo is a satirical publication well known for its political cartoons. The jihadists responsible were killed by police in several shootouts on the Friday afternoon. <br />
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As a solidarity actions with the deaths at Charlie Hebdo many placards read "Je suis Charlie" translating as "I am Charlie (Hebdo)". Demonstrators held aloft pens, brushes and crayons, symbolizing the profession of journalists and cartoonists who were killed. Many pens were placed in a shrine with candles in the square. Some protesters also refused to ally themselves with Charlie Hebdo.