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On Wednesday, in a terrorist attack on the editor of the satirical magazine “Charlie Hebdo” killed 12 people. Associated with the strikers of “Charlie Hebdo” terrorist Amedy Coulibaly cop killed on Thursday, a day later the four hostages, which was keeping a kosher store in Paris.
The number of participants in Sunday’s demonstrations were estimated even close to a million people. Already in the morning the people of Paris, as well as newcomers flocked to the square of the Republic, where after hours. 15 march set off in the direction of the square of the Nation.
Almost all of the participants of the march was carrying a black plate with white lettering: “Je suis Charlie” (“I’m Charlie”). This password can be seen in recent days at each step in the French capital. Many came from the national flags – not just France. There were representatives of various religions: Christians, Jews and Muslims.
The gathered chanted a slogan: “Charlie – Liberte,” or “Charlie – freedom” because the attack on the editorial staff was considered to be an attack on freedom of speech. Visible manifestation was also a symbol of the pencil, which has expressed commitment to freedom of expression; in an attack on the editors ‘Charlie Hebdo’ controversial cartoons of the tablet were killed.
In the afternoon, the congregation joined about 50 invited by French President Francois Hollande leaders of other countries who marched at the head of the march, arm in arm. Among foreign leaders – in addition to the head of the Polish government – were also among German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the prime ministers of Italy and the UK, Matteo Renzi and David Cameron, the President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko, as well as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas and European Council President Donald Tusk and the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker.
“We are not afraid”
The demonstration that the French media dubbed the historic “march of the republic” was primarily a demonstration of the unity of society against acts of terror.
– We would like to pay tribute to the victims of the attacks, but also demonstrate support for freedom, for our fundamental values of the French Republic – 20-year-old said Audrey Danante. – What happened was shocking. It was also an attack on freedom of speech, freedom of the press, expression of racism and anti-Semitism! I hope that we will show that in the face of such violence, we French, we are united, without distinction – she said.
Her friend, 21-year-old Gefrroy Rose points out that such large number of participants in a demonstration proves that bombers failed to intimidate the French society. – We are not afraid. We must not fall into paranoia, because this would bombers – he said. According to the Parisian events of the past few days will change the state and French society.
The Sunday demonstration was supported by all major political forces in France in addition to the far-right National Front. Some commentators fear that attacks even strengthen support for this group. However, not all are of the view. – The National Front is a lot of hate – Parisian said Jean-Jacques Arma, who took part in the march. – I do not think would be strengthened. Many people in France browsing the eyes. Violence can not be the answer to violence. That is why so many people today protesting against violence and racism, and for freedom, equality and fraternity – he added.
In Paris mobilized nearly 5.5 thousand. policemen and gendarmes. Head of the French Ministry of Internal Affairs Bernard Cazeneuve assured on Saturday that all measures have been applied to ensure safety during the march.
The number of protesters in other cities of France, outside the capital, exceeded one million. In particular, Toulouse, Lyon, Bordeaux and Grenoble rallied more than a hundred thousand people. In all the cities came to the demonstrations more people than predicted local authorities.
Europe of solidarity with France
A tribute to the victims of the attacks was given not only in France but also m .in. in Vienna, Berlin and Brussels.
In Berlin, despite the bad weather for the demonstration at the Brandenburg Gate came about 18 thousand people. Solidarity rallies were held also in several other German cities, including Hanover.
In Brussels, the march under the slogan “Together against hatred” was attended by over 10,000 people, including representatives from politics, the media, Muslim organizations and Jewish and the French Community in Belgium.
In the center of Vienna close to 12,000 people participated in the march “Together against terror”. The meeting was attended by Austrian President Heinz Fischer and Chancellor Werner Faymann, as well as representatives of civil society organizations and all faiths.
The main sights of London were lit French national colors and participants rally in Trafalgar Square raised their pens to sign solidarity with the slain journalists ‘Charlie Hebdo’.
The summit of foreign ministers of the EU
Also on Sunday in the French capital for the fight against terrorism talking heads of the EU countries and the Ministry of Internal Affairs Eric Holder, Attorney General and Minister of Justice of the United States; participated with the Polish Minister Teresa Piotrowska, who on Monday will be a guest “Signals Day” in the radio Jedynka. Ministers argued in favor of strengthening checks at the external borders of the EU.
– We all agree on the depth control of certain passengers based on specified criteria – informed host of the meeting, French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve.
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