Charlie Hebdo

Charlie Hebdo Paris shooting

Gunmen stormed the Paris offices of the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo shooting 12 people to death. Another 20 people were injured in the worst militant attack on French soil in recent decades. The newspaper received frequent condemnation from Muslims for publishing caricatures of the Prophet Mohammed and other Islamic leaders. Cries of “Allahu akbar!” – “God is great!” in Arabic" –  can be heard on video recordings of the shootings.
Two Concordia experts can provide perspective on the attacks.
André Gagné, an associate professor in the departments of Religion and Theology can address some of the roots of religious-based attacks.
Alan Conter, a lecturer in the Department of Journalism, can provide perspective on the place of satire in journalism and the implications of violent attacks on freedom of the press.

André Gagné, associate professor in the departments of Religion and Theology
Cell: 514-999-4188
Andre.gagné@concordia.ca
Interviews in both French and English

Alan Conter – lecturer, Department of Journalism
Cell: 514-830-7405
alan@alanconter.com
Interviews in both French and English