Protest demonstration in Paris against Charlie Hebdo attack
A massive public demonstration took place in Place de la Republique, in central Paris, France; the evening 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.
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
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- Charlie Hebdo Protest, Republique Paris France 07/01/2015
