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French Left's Struggles with Islam and Secularism Post-Charlie Hebdo Attack

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French Left's Struggles with Islam and Secularism Post-Charlie Hebdo Attack

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  • January 16, 2015: A memorial for Charb, the cartoonist killed during the Charlie Hebdo attack, drew hundreds in Pontoise.
  • The attack, which claimed the lives of Charb and 11 colleagues, was perpetrated by the Kouachi brothers.
  • Jean-Luc Mélenchon delivered a poignant eulogy, condemning religious fanatics as the "oldest enemies" of secularism.
  • In the aftermath, a significant Republican march was held, emphasizing national unity across France's political landscape.
  • Despite an overwhelming show of solidarity, some intellectuals raised doubts about the consensus on secularism and Islam.

For the full article, please visit Le Monde.

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