Melech 9,900 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 In the wake of the terror attacks that shook France  and the world  this week, perhaps one silver lining is the show of unity by French people and the international displays of solidarity seen around the world. The worst terrorist attack on France in decades, which resulted in the deaths of at least 17 people, triggered rallies in New York, Washington D.C., London, Berlin, Madrid, Geneva, Rio de Janeiro, Montreal, and many other cities. Christine Lagarde, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, was spotted in attendance at a New York unity rally on Saturday. #JeSuisCharlie, meaning “I am Charlie,†swiftly went viral on Twitter around the world and became a rallying cry in support of free speech and the victims of the Charlie Hebdo attacks. In France, rallies were held around the nation all week long and over the weekend, with thousands attending and holding pens as a symbol of freedom of speech, as well as “Je suis Charlie†signs, candles, and photos of the victims. Many defiantly held signs proclaiming “Not afraid,†in response to the terrorists who perpetrated the attacks. On Sunday, demonstrators will be joined by powerful world leaders, including U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Spanish Prime Minister Mariana Rajoy, Finnish Prime Minister Alexander Stuff, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, and U.S. Ambassador to France Jane Hartley, among others. They will be gathering in Paris to attend both an international ministerial meeting and a unity rally. More than one million people are reportedly expected to attend the rally to express support for France and freedom of expression. The Unity Rally will begin at 9 a.m. ET in Place de Republique in Paris and will be led by French President Francois Hollande. In a press conference on Saturday, French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said that French authorities will have heightened security in place on Sunday in order to protect the safety of the marchers. The security plan includes deploying soldiers, police officers, roof snipers, and motorbike patrols  including 2,000 policemen and 1,350 army personnel. Leaders will also gather on Sunday at an international ministerial meeting being convened by Cazeneuve. U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder will travel to Paris to attend the meeting, as will ministers from several other nations. According to a statement from the Department of Justice, topics covered in the meeting will include discussions on addressing terrorist threats, foreign fighters, and countering violent extremism. Source: msnbc "Journalists were killed because they defended freedom. Policemen were killed because they were protecting you. Jews were killed because they were Jewish," he said. "The indignation must be absolute and total  not for three days only, but permanently." Around one million people are expected to come at the rally for freedom in France. Maybe it will aired in your country on TV. It's worth watching it. It begins at 15:00 CET. Powerful leaders like of Germany,Israel and UK joining the French president on that rally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
touchmetouchme 0 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I get why they did it. RIP to everyone lost & Good For everyone who went to support, but to me that won't change anything. A March won't change nothing! Instead of marching they need to get to work on making sure something like that don't happen again! I mean really... Your wasting time! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valextra 58 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I'm watching right now the event on television Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melech 9,900 Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 I'm watching right now the even on television Me too! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paco 3,040 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 It's amazing to see the whole nation united, and the support from the whole world is breathtaking Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zsolti 2,688 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 no comprendo Please correct me if I make any grammar mistakes, I want to master English as much as possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojo Freud 653 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I perceive this as a vital factor in this. It is saying to extremists that your tactics to scare us are not working as planned. You are bringing us together as a nation to stand as one in freedom and expression, thats what I get from this. Similar things happened in Aus as a nation. For example the ever-growing floral tribute after the siege in martin place or the online #Iwillrideiwthyou champion resulted from this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlaeUrAnus 16,111 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Powerful. It was breathtaking seeing all those standing together.I get why they did it. RIP to everyone lost & Good For everyone who went to support, but to me that won't change anything. A March won't change nothing! Instead of marching they need to get to work on making sure something like that don't happen again! I mean really... Your wasting time! It shows the extremists that they are not afraid. Really, there ain't much they can do. In my messy era. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paco 3,040 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 no comprendo What dont you understand? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garnite 8 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 vive la france Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melech 9,900 Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 vive la france vive la liberté. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gov Hooka 8,008 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 great let's just hope this doesn't turn into increased islamophobia Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azor Ahai 18,861 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47E2tfK5QAg Well kind of Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luiz 4,253 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I get why they did it. RIP to everyone lost & Good For everyone who went to support, but to me that won't change anything. A March won't change nothing! Instead of marching they need to get to work on making sure something like that don't happen again! I mean really... Your wasting time! i really do love you I disapprove of what you say, but will defend to the death your right to say it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolev 867 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 That's great. Glad to see people are standing for what's right! I get why they did it. RIP to everyone lost & Good For everyone who went to support, but to me that won't change anything. A March won't change nothing! Instead of marching they need to get to work on making sure something like that don't happen again! I mean really... Your wasting time! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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