Charlie Hebdo

Interview with the cartoonist Khalil

"There is nothing that can justify this sort of violence"

Political message or provocation? It is important to consider these two factors prior to a cartoon's publication. Acording to Khalil, a cartoonist of Arab origin, responsibility plays a major role in this consideration. Esther Felden spoke to Khalil about the attack in Paris and its consequences
Reactions to the Paris attacks

Religiousness is not the problem

The brutal attacks perpetrated by Islamist terrorists in Paris have shocked Europe and the world. Although Felix Steiner is angered by the fact that these attacks discredit not only Islam, but belief in God in general, he is adamant that there can be no compromise on tolerance
Interview with the French imam Djelloul Seddiki

"Extremist groups want to impose on us a clash of civilisations"

The French imam and director of the Al Ghazali Institute at the Grand Mosque of Paris, Djelloul Seddiki, fears that the assassination of members of the "Charlie Hebdo" editorial staff could further poison the social climate in France and endanger peaceful co-existence. Interview by Yasser Abumuailek
France after the attack on "Charlie Hebdo"

Much more is at stake than press freedom

After the murderous attack on "Charlie Hebdo", will the French succeed in joining hands with the country's Muslim minority to confront the Islamist movement at home, or will Muslims once again be made the scapegoat. By Birgit Kaspar
Reactions to the "Charlie Hebdo" attack in the Arab world

"Radicals killed radicals"

In the wake of the horrific attack on the staff of "Charlie Hebdo" in Paris on 7 January, Islamic associations and imams across Europe have condemned the killings. So too have politicians and religious dignitaries across the Islamic world. But, says Karim El-Gawhary in Cairo, for some people in the Arab world, things are not quite so black-and-white
Attack on the French satirical magazine "Charlie Hebdo"

Do not be deceived!

The Paris attack will add even more heat to the debate about Islam and refugees. But, writes Christoph Hasselbach, neither freedom nor tolerance are negotiable. By the same token, there is no reason to hold all Muslims under suspicion or to doubt the model of a peaceful coexistence
Arson Attack on the Satirical Magazine ''Charlie Hebdo''

Heated Debate over Sharia Law

The attack on the French satirical magazine 'Charlie Hebdo' represents an attack on the freedom of expression – even if the special edition's chosen title – 'Charia Hebdo' – in reference to election results in Tunisia appears quite ill-judged.