Charlie Hebdo Reflects on a Decade of Resilience and Challenges Since 2015 Attack
A decade after the terrorist attack, the satirical weekly continues to defend freedom of expression while navigating security threats and societal tensions.
- Charlie Hebdo commemorates the tenth anniversary of the 2015 Islamist terrorist attack that killed 12, emphasizing its ongoing commitment to free speech and satire.
- The magazine's staff continues to face death threats, harassment, and heightened security measures, underscoring the enduring risks of their work.
- Editors criticize left-wing politicians and intellectuals for what they describe as a failure to confront Islamist extremism, accusing them of prioritizing political gains over defending secular values.
- Younger generations of Charlie Hebdo contributors work to sustain the publication's legacy, advocating for freedom of expression and challenging misconceptions about the magazine's mission.
- The publication plans a special anniversary edition featuring a caricature contest and polling results that highlight public support for its values despite political and societal divisions.