By: AP/HuffPost
Source: Huffington Post
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/01/11/charlie-hebdo-rally_n_6451286.html
Over forty world leaders and around 1.2 to 1.6 million marched through the heart of Paris on Sunday to show respect for the seventeen victims of three days of terror. This march claimed to be the largest demonstration in the nation's history. It was also mentioned that 3.7 million people across France were also rallying. Rallies were also planned in London, New York and Madrid, which were all attacked by al-Qaida-linked extremists including Cairo, Sydney, Stockholm, Tokyo, and elsewhere. People rally expecting a change and justice from the massacre at the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo. French President, Francois Hollande added, "Today, Paris is the capital of the world. Our entire country will rise up toward something better". During the march, everyone remembered the employees at Charlie Hebdo, shoppers at a kosher grocery and three police officers.
The three days of terror began on Wednesday when two brothers Said and Cherif Kouachi entered the newsroom of Charlie Hebdo, killing twelve people. The Kouachi brothers admitted in saying that the attacks were planned and financed by the al-Qaida in Yemen. The Al-Qaida branch in Yemen admitted to doing the attack in respect towards the Prophet Muhammed. On Thursday, police mentioned that Coulibaly killed a policewoman in Paris and on Friday the attackers united.
Hearing these news, especially in the beginning of the year is unfortunate. To hear about the killing of twelve innocent people brings much sadness. To kill people for the innocent work that they do is unfair, no matter the reason. Those twelve people had families and only enjoyed writing in a satirical newspaper. The rallies and this massive march was to make a change and ask for justice. Everyone has a right to say what they want because freedom of speech was granted to all. Je Suis Charlie.
Talar, your post skillfully summarizes this major event without sacrificing emotion. Your approach to the subject is thoughtful and moving. The final paragraph is well written and conveys the human feelings behind the issue. I enjoyed reading your post and was touched by the ending. Excellent job Talar and keep it up!
ReplyDeleteTalar I am extremely glad you chose this topic and I must say, you were able to perfectly summarize the events. I sensed your emotions throughout the blog and felt moved by your words. Over all your choice of topic was wonderful and your words were magnificent. You did a great job!
ReplyDeleteWow Talar, very nicely written. You were able to summarize the article very nicely in your blog, all whilst expressing your own thoughts and emotions on the topic. I am also very glad you chose this topic because it needs more representation and awareness. Overall, you did a splendid job on your blog post; Excellent job once again(: Je suis Charlie!
ReplyDeleteGreat summary Talar! I also chose this topic to write about, because I thought it was necessary to discuss. You did a great job at providing the readers with a summary of the event that took place in Paris. It is terrifying that situations like these are still occurring in the world. You have done an overall great job and I am glad you incorporated your own emotions and thoughts into your blog. Je suis Charlie!
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