Reaction to the Paris attacks

On 7th of January 2015 two Islamist terrorist gunmen attacked the office of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris, killing 12 and wounding 11 persons. This started a manhunt lasting two days during which time a policewoman was killed in Paris. The situation escalated on 9th of January with hostages being taken on two locations, resulting in four more deaths at a kosher supermarket. The two men suspected of carrying out the Charlie Hebdo attacks as well as the third hostage-taker were killed in the course of the police operation.

The overwhelming reaction in French and international media has been one of strong solidarity with the victims, support for freedom of expression and resistance to the terrorist threats.

This key source highlights some of the most pressing issues by presenting a non-exhaustive selection of articles published in the aftermath of the attack. The commentators’ points of view are presented thematically, addressing topics of major importance such as the fight against terrorism, freedom of expression, antisemitism, islamophobia, jihadist militants, security and police cooperation.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Paris attack highlights Europe's struggle with Islamism http://www.europeansources.info/record/paris-attack-highlights-europes-struggle-with-islamism/

ESO: Background information: What now for France post-terror attacks? http://www.europeansources.info/record/what-now-for-france-post-terror-attacks/

ESO: Background information: Shootings at headquarters of French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, deaths reported http://www.europeansources.info/record/shootings-at-headquarters-of-french-satirical-magazine-charlie-hebdo-deaths-reported/

ESO: Background information: Charlie Hebdo sells out as 5 million print run is announced http://www.europeansources.info/record/charlie-hebdo-sells-out-as-5-million-print-run-is-announced/

ESO: Background information: Paris welcomes world leaders for mass unity rally, under high security http://www.europeansources.info/record/paris-welcomes-world-leaders-for-mass-unity-rally-under-high-security-unprecedented-turnout-at-unity-march-brings-paris-to-a-standstill/

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