2015 was a difficult year for the French people and for the supporters of freedom allover the world. As an Egyptian artist -and human being in the first place- I was touched and had rage in my chest for the attacks France witnessed. For me France is a symbol for freedom of speech and liberty. Personally, a couple of months ago, I was present in the French consulate in Alexandria to show respect to the souls of those who were killed and horrified in the name of fanaticism, in the last attacks.
Two days ago I have seen a caricature that was apparently published in one of the latest editions of Charlie Hebdo. The drawing went viral on the internet under the name of "Alan Kurdi caricature". I find it shameful. I am not Kurd. I am not Syrian. But again I am a human being. I find myself in a deep need to react!
I ask those who still believe in the values of humanity and who are still sane to sign this petition, inorder to ask Charlie Hebdo to show some respect to the dead.
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January 17, 2016
I have completed drafting a formal letter of complaint to the editorial board of the publication. I am currently identifying international human rights organizations that may be willing to review the content of this petition. Further updates will follow once I receive acknowledgement regarding the delivery of my correspondence.
January 17, 2016
The reach of this petition has shifted our position to a level where we can demand a formal response. I am currently drafting a letter to the editorial board of Charlie Hebdo to outline our concerns regarding their recent publication. Expect further instructions once we have established a direct line of communication with their office.
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This is not freedom of speech, that is pure hatred, prejudice,ignorance and racism among other things .. that lethal toxic blends is one of the main fuels to terrorism all over the world with all of its forms and principles . I am not Charlie, I have never ever been Charlie. I show respect always.
Contre les mensonges et les amalgames. Pour une vraie democratie avec un seul peuple dont tous feront pqrtie. Halte a la mascarade de nos gouvernants
Show some respect for human soul that had gone
Show Some Respect.
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2015 was a difficult year for the French people and for the supporters of freedom allover the world. As an Egyptian artist -and human being in the first place- I was touched and had rage in my chest for the attacks France witnessed. For me France is a symbol for freedom of speech and liberty. Personally, a couple of months ago, I was present in the French consulate in Alexandria to show respect to the souls of those who were killed and horrified in the name of fanaticism, in the last attacks.
Two days ago I have seen a caricature that was apparently published in one of the latest editions of Charlie Hebdo. The drawing went viral on the internet under the name of "Alan Kurdi caricature". I find it shameful. I am not Kurd. I am not Syrian. But again I am a human being. I find myself in a deep need to react!
I ask those who still believe in the values of humanity and who are still sane to sign this petition, inorder to ask Charlie Hebdo to show some respect to the dead.
Updates
January 17, 2016
I have completed drafting a formal letter of complaint to the editorial board of the publication. I am currently identifying international human rights organizations that may be willing to review the content of this petition. Further updates will follow once I receive acknowledgement regarding the delivery of my correspondence.
January 17, 2016
The reach of this petition has shifted our position to a level where we can demand a formal response. I am currently drafting a letter to the editorial board of Charlie Hebdo to outline our concerns regarding their recent publication. Expect further instructions once we have established a direct line of communication with their office.
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This is just sick. Making fun of a dead child is not satire its just cruel and disgusting. Have some decency.
This is not freedom of speech, that is pure hatred, prejudice,ignorance and racism among other things .. that lethal toxic blends is one of the main fuels to terrorism all over the world with all of its forms and principles . I am not Charlie, I have never ever been Charlie. I show respect always.
Contre les mensonges et les amalgames. Pour une vraie democratie avec un seul peuple dont tous feront pqrtie. Halte a la mascarade de nos gouvernants
Show some respect for human soul that had gone
Show Some Respect.
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This is just sick. Making fun of a dead child is not satire its just cruel and disgusting. Have some decency.