- January 8, 2015
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In order to strengthen security measures after the attack on the editor of the satirical magazine in Paris were deployed forces of the army. They are included in the protection of media offices, religious temples, transport and other facilities that require special attention. France announced the introduction of a higher level of terrorist alert.
In France continues large-scale operation to capture the attackers Editor of Charlie Hebdo, which killed 12 people. French police confirmed that their identity established.
Police said the suspect in the attack and brothers Said Sheriff Kuashi, both about 30 years old, and Amida Murad, his 18 years
All three is supposed to belong to the Yemeni jihadist network.
Agence France-Presse reported that the police and special forces carried out an operation in the city of Reims in the north-east of the country.
In media have a photo of police, searched the apartment in Reims.
Reuters referring to the representative of the French authorities reported that sought to live in one area of the city of Reims.
Day of Mourning
French President Francois Hollande made a televised address to the country, declaring national mourning over the death of the journalists of the weekly Charlie Hebdo, attacked on Wednesday.
During the three days of national flags will be lowered to the French government buildings.
“Today, they – our heroes,” – said Hollande of those killed in the attack .
Among the 12 victims of massacre is believed to be Islamists in the Paris office of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, – the chief editor Stefan Charbonnier, four well-known cartoonists of the magazine, as well as two police officers.
Meanwhile in Paris held a mass protest in which, according to some estimates, was attended by about 35,000 people.
The French bring flowers to the site of the tragedy, light candles in memory of the dead.
A large number of Parisians gathered at the Republic Square in solidarity with the families of those killed and injured in the attack on Charlie Hebdo.
Many of those who came to the demonstration were holding leaflets with the words Je suis Charlie (“I – Charly”). Name Charlie (Charly) – part of the name of the magazine, which is on the editorial board on Wednesday morning was attacked.
Such protests are held or expected soon in other cities of France, including – in Bordeaux, Nantes, Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse and Lille.
A blow to freedom of speech
According to Agence France-Presse, the French President Francois Hollande visited the affected employees of the magazine to the emergency room for medical and psychological assistance to the Paris hospital Hotel Dieu. He called the incident an act of monstrous barbarity.
The world leaders and human rights organizations around the world have expressed their outrage over the incident.
“The fact that it was an attack on journalists in the free press, shows how these terrorists are afraid of freedom of speech and the press. But I firmly believe that the values that we share with the French people, the universal belief in freedom of expression can not be destroyed by the insane violence by a few people, “- said US President Barack Obama, speaking in the Oval Office at the White House.
” Prince Philip and I extend our sincere condolences to the families of those who died and wounded in the attack in Paris. We pray and think about those who have suffered, “- said in a letter to Queen Elizabeth the Second French president.
at Trafalgar Square in central London to express solidarity with journalists of the French weekly also left thousands of people .
“cynical crime”
“In Paris, there was a terrible act of terrorism. All Britain now with the French and their government. We must not allow our values - freedom of speech and democracy – were damaged by terrorists. We must resist it “- said in a joint statement by the British Prime Minister David Cameron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who negotiate in London.
Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to French President Francois Hollande in connection with the attack in Paris, and also confirmed its readiness to continue active cooperation to combat the threat of terrorism, said the Kremlin press service.
“The Head of State sharply condemned the cynical crime and reiterated their readiness to continue active cooperation to combat the threat of terrorism,” – said the press service of the Russian president.
“This monstrous attack was intended to divide us . We must not fall into this trap. At this point, need solidarity throughout the world, “- said UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
“France must defend freedom of expression and beware of any exceptions for certain groups. Justify this attack can not be in any way – those who organized and committed these crimes must be brought to justice, “- said in a statement the human rights organization Human Rights Watch, released by the London office of the organization.
condemned the attacks made Prime Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “Islamic terrorism knows no boundaries, so the fight against it must be carried out across borders,” – said the Israeli leader.
Meanwhile, FBI Director James Comey said at an international conference on cyber security held in New York, that his department is already working with French colleagues in search of criminals.
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