When did the Charlie Hebdo cartoons come out?

Charlie Hebdo gained notoriety in 2006 for its portrayal of a sobbing Muhammad, under the headline “Mahomet débordé par les intégristes” (“Muhammad overwhelmed by fundamentalists”). Within its pages, the magazine published 12 cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad, bringing unprecedented condemnation from the Muslim world.

Who was the editor in chief of Charlie Hebdo?

The offices of the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris have been destroyed in a petrol bomb attack. It comes a day after the publication named the Prophet Muhammad as its “editor-in-chief” for its next issue. The cover of the magazine carried a caricature of the Prophet making a facetious comment.

What did Pakistan say about the Charlie Hebdo caricature?

Pakistan’s foreign ministry also condemned the move and tweeted, “#Pakistan condemns in the strongest terms the decision by the French magazine, Charlie Hebdo, to re-publish deeply offensive caricature of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)”.

Why was the magazine Charlie Hebdo banned in France?

The weekly magazine Charlie Hebdo was founded in 1970 and is famous for its daring cartoons and controversial takes on politicians and religion. Most of its employees came from Hara-Kiri, another satirical magazine, which was banned after it mocked the death of former French president Charles de Gaulle.

Why was the Charlie Hebdo cartoon considered a terrorist attack?

The French Council for the Muslim Faith eventually sued the weekly for the cartoon. The issue has since been considered the one which positioned Charlie Hebdo as a target for terrorist attacks.

Who was killed in the Charlie Hebdo attack?

Gunfire broke out Wednesday in an attack at the offices of French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo, leaving 12 dead, including four prominent cartoonists. Known for its caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad, as well as critical depictions of Catholics, Jews and French politicians, the magazine regularly stirred controversy.