Earlier this month, the world was shocked by the massacre that happened in Charlie Hebdo's office leaving more than 10 people dead. The Yemen's Al-Qaeda group confirmed that they were responsible for the whole incident. After a few days, the publication printed a 'Survivors' edition and made headlines around the globe all over again. Charlie Hebdo illustrated a satirical cartoon of Prophet Mohammed in the edition's front page. This has caused rage and anger amongst Muslims. They believe that it is disrespectful.
Just recently, RT reported that a huge crowd gathered together in Chechnya to protest against Charlie Hebdo's recent cartoon. It was said that the people carried banners saying that they love Prophet Mohammed and that they disapprove the Mohammed cartoons. It was a dramatic and symbolic gathering.
Muslims across the globe has shown their rage over the latest Charlie Hebdo's cartoon that depicts Prophet Mohammed. However, in Pakistan, as the rally climaxed, the protesters burnt the wrong flag. It was said that they have burnt an inverted Italian Flag.
Some rallies have gone too far as there were reported injuries and even death.
One source says that Mardom-e-Emrooz, a new newspaper in Iran was closed down as they supported the Charlie Hebdo publication. This happened after the newspaper had George Clooney in their front page beside a headline "I am Charlie too". The Iranian government does not condone the killings that happened in Charlie Hebdo. However, they are also not happy with the satirical cartoons being published.
The after - attack issue of Charlie Hebdo still has high demands and 7 million copies were printed. As of today, it is believed that different rallies were organized across Asia, Middle East and Africa. If Charlie Hebdo continues to publish similar images of Prophet Mohammed, it is expected that the rallies will not end as well.
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