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| The paper's controversial 3 November 2011 issue, renamed "] ''Hebdo''" and "guest-edited" by ]. He is depicted saying: "100 lashes of the whip if you don't die laughing."]] | |||
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| In the early hours of November 2, 2011, the newspaper's office in the ]<ref name=FT01>{{cite news |last=Boxel |first=James |url=http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/75f87b24-0541-11e1-a3d1-00144feabdc0.html |title=Firebomb attack on satirical French magazine |newspaper=Financial Times |date= November 2, 2011 <!-- 12:06 pm --> |accessdate= 2012-09-19}}</ref> was fire-bombed and its website ]. The attacks were presumed linked to its decision to rename a special edition "] Hebdo", with the Islamic Prophet Mohammed listed as the "editor-in-chief".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-15550350 |title=BBC News: Attack on French satirical paper Charlie Hebdo (November 2, 2011) |publisher=Bbc.co.uk |date=2011-11-02 |accessdate=2011-12-21}}</ref> The cover, featuring a cartoon of Mohammed by Luz (Renald Luzier), had circulated on social media for a couple of days. | |||
| Charb was quoted by ] stating that the attack might have been carried out by "stupid people who don't know what Islam is" and that they are "idiots who betray their own religion". ], head of the ], said his organisation deplores "the very mocking tone of the paper toward Islam and its prophet but reaffirms with force its total opposition to all acts and all forms of violence."<ref>.</ref> ], the prime minister, and ], the interior minister, voiced support for ''Charlie Hebdo'',<ref name=FT01/> as did feminist writer ], who criticised calls for self-censorship.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.torontosun.com/2011/11/09/extremists-hurt-non-militant-muslims-the-most|title=Extremists hurt non-militant Muslims the most|author=Peter Worthington|agency=QMI|newspaper=Toronto Sun|date=9 November 2011}}</ref> | |||
| In September 2012, the newspaper published a series of satirical cartoons of ], some of which feature nude caricatures of him.<ref>. ''BMFTV'' {{fr icon}} Retrieved 19 September 2012.</ref><ref name="TNPR">{{cite web | url=http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/09/19/magazines-nude-mohammad-cartoons-prompt-france-to-shut-embassies-schools-in-20-countries/ | title=Magazine’s nude Mohammad cartoons prompt France to shut embassies, schools in 20 countries | publisher=The National Post | work=Reuters | date=September 19, 2012 | accessdate=September 19, 2012 | author=Vinocur, Nicholas}}</ref> Given that this came days after a ] in the Middle East, purportedly in response to the anti-Islamic film '']'', the ] decided to increase security at certain French embassies, as well as to close the French embassies, consulates, cultural centers, and international schools in about 20 ].<ref>{{cite news|last=Samuel|first=Henry|title=France to close schools and embassies fearing Mohammed cartoon reaction|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/france/9553722/France-to-close-schools-and-embassies-fearing-Mohammed-cartoon-reaction.html|accessdate=20 September 2012|newspaper=The Telegraph|date=19 September 2012}}</ref> In addition, ] surrounded the offices of the magazine to protect against possible attacks.<ref name="TNPR"/><ref name="Olga">{{cite web | url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/blogpost/post/charlie-hebdo-cartoons-spark-debate-over-free-speech-and-islamophobia/2012/09/19/4b3ba988-026b-11e2-9b24-ff730c7f6312_blog.html | title=Charlie Hebdo cartoons spark debate over free speech and Islamophobia | publisher=The Washington Post | date=September 19, 2012 | accessdate=September 19, 2012 | author=Khazan, Olga}}</ref><ref name="HuffOlga">{{cite web | url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/19/charlie-hebdo-mohammed-cartoons_n_1896244.html | title=Charlie Charlie Hebdo Mohammed Cartoons: France Ups Embassy Security After Prophet Cartoons | publisher=The Huffington Post | date=September 19, 2012 | accessdate=September 19, 2012 | author=Keller, Greg; Hinnant, Lori}}</ref> | |||
| Foreign Minister ] criticised the magazine's decision, saying, "In France, there is a principle of freedom of expression, which should not be undermined. In the present context, given this absurd video that has been aired, strong emotions have been awakened in many Muslim countries. Is it really sensible or intelligent to pour oil on the fire?"<ref name="clark">{{cite news |last=Clark |first=Nicola |title=French Magazine Publishes Cartoons Mocking Muhammad |newspaper= The New York Times |date=September 19, 2012 |accessdate=September 19, 2012 |url= http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/20/world/europe/french-magazine-publishes-cartoons-mocking-muhammad.html}}</ref> However, the newspaper's editor defended publication of the cartoons, saying, "We do caricatures of everyone, and above all every week, and when we do it with the Prophet, it's called provocation."<ref>{{cite news |title=French leaders sound alarm over planned Mohammad cartoons |agency=] |date=September 18, 2012 |url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/18/us-protests-france-cartoons-idUSBRE88H1CX20120918 |accessdate=2012-09-18}}</ref> | |||
| ==2015 shooting== | ==2015 shooting== | ||
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| 2015 Charlie Hebdo shooting | |
|---|---|
| Location | Paris, France |
| Date | January 7, 2015 |
| Target | Charlie Hebdo employees |
| Attack type | Spree shooting, terrorism |
| Deaths | 11 |
| Injured | 10 |
| Perpetrator | Unknown |
In January 2015, a shooting took place at the Paris offices of Charlie Hebdo. Early reports suggested that eleven people were killed and ten injured. The assault happened late in the morning local time, when masked gunmen entered the building, and began shooting with automatic weapons - reports speak of up to 50 shots being fired.
Background
2011 firebombing
The paper's controversial 3 November 2011 issue, renamed "Charia Hebdo" and "guest-edited" by Muhammad. He is depicted saying: "100 lashes of the whip if you don't die laughing."]]
In the early hours of November 2, 2011, the newspaper's office in the 20th arrondissement was fire-bombed and its website hacked. The attacks were presumed linked to its decision to rename a special edition "Charia Hebdo", with the Islamic Prophet Mohammed listed as the "editor-in-chief". The cover, featuring a cartoon of Mohammed by Luz (Renald Luzier), had circulated on social media for a couple of days.
Charb was quoted by AP stating that the attack might have been carried out by "stupid people who don't know what Islam is" and that they are "idiots who betray their own religion". Mohammed Moussaoui, head of the French Council of the Muslim Faith, said his organisation deplores "the very mocking tone of the paper toward Islam and its prophet but reaffirms with force its total opposition to all acts and all forms of violence." François Fillon, the prime minister, and Claude Guéant, the interior minister, voiced support for Charlie Hebdo, as did feminist writer Ayaan Hirsi Ali, who criticised calls for self-censorship.
In September 2012, the newspaper published a series of satirical cartoons of Mohammed, some of which feature nude caricatures of him. Given that this came days after a series of attacks on U.S. embassies in the Middle East, purportedly in response to the anti-Islamic film Innocence of Muslims, the French government decided to increase security at certain French embassies, as well as to close the French embassies, consulates, cultural centers, and international schools in about 20 Muslim countries. In addition, riot police surrounded the offices of the magazine to protect against possible attacks.
Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius criticised the magazine's decision, saying, "In France, there is a principle of freedom of expression, which should not be undermined. In the present context, given this absurd video that has been aired, strong emotions have been awakened in many Muslim countries. Is it really sensible or intelligent to pour oil on the fire?" However, the newspaper's editor defended publication of the cartoons, saying, "We do caricatures of everyone, and above all every week, and when we do it with the Prophet, it's called provocation."
2015 shooting
References
- "Gun attack on French magazine Charlie Hebdo kills 11". BBC News. 7 January 2015. Retrieved 7 January 2015.
- "Charlie Hebdo attack – latest". BBC News. 7 January 2015. Retrieved 7 January 2015.
- ^ Boxel, James (November 2, 2011). "Firebomb attack on satirical French magazine". Financial Times. Retrieved 2012-09-19.
- "BBC News: Attack on French satirical paper Charlie Hebdo (November 2, 2011)". Bbc.co.uk. 2011-11-02. Retrieved 2011-12-21.
- AP via Google.
- Peter Worthington (9 November 2011). "Extremists hurt non-militant Muslims the most". Toronto Sun. QMI.
- "Charlie Hebdo publie des caricatures de Mahomet". BMFTV Template:Fr icon Retrieved 19 September 2012.
- ^ Vinocur, Nicholas (September 19, 2012). "Magazine's nude Mohammad cartoons prompt France to shut embassies, schools in 20 countries". Reuters. The National Post. Retrieved September 19, 2012.
- Samuel, Henry (19 September 2012). "France to close schools and embassies fearing Mohammed cartoon reaction". The Telegraph. Retrieved 20 September 2012.
- Khazan, Olga (September 19, 2012). "Charlie Hebdo cartoons spark debate over free speech and Islamophobia". The Washington Post. Retrieved September 19, 2012.
- Keller, Greg; Hinnant, Lori (September 19, 2012). "Charlie Charlie Hebdo Mohammed Cartoons: France Ups Embassy Security After Prophet Cartoons". The Huffington Post. Retrieved September 19, 2012.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - Clark, Nicola (September 19, 2012). "French Magazine Publishes Cartoons Mocking Muhammad". The New York Times. Retrieved September 19, 2012.
- "French leaders sound alarm over planned Mohammad cartoons". Reuters. September 18, 2012. Retrieved 2012-09-18.
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