In France, An Attack on Free Expression

It was one thing the Arab, and Muslim  fascist leaders kill, kidnap, behead  Journalists in their countries, and it is another thing to go to France and blow up  the entire   establishment inside France.
 
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In France, An Attack on Free Expression Photo © 2015 Reuters French authorities should bring to justice those responsible for the horrific attack on the office of Charlie Hebdo. The authorities should also guard against backlash against French Muslims and ensure that their broader response protects human rights. The attack in Paris during an editorial meeting of the satirical magazine left 12 people dead, including two police officers. A dozen people were injured, four of them in very critical condition. It was the most deadly attack in France since 1961. This appalling crime is an effort to limit freedom of expression and an attack on those who celebrate free speech. A core element of the right to freedom of expression under human rights law is the right to express opinions that offend, shock, or disturb. The French authorities should continue to uphold and promote this freedom, as should other governments around the world, including by providing security so that journalists can carry out their work. Read more » share on:

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VIDEO     Top 5 Human Rights Watch videos of 2014 Watch Now » PHOTOS     Torn Apart: Families and US immigration reform. Photographs by Platon. View Now » TWEET OF THE WEEK MT @greenhousenyt They wanted to bring France to its knees but they made it stand up--12 dead & 66 million injured. Follow Sarah Margon »

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