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Terrorism: Cartoonists speak up after attack

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0,,18176841_303,00The bloody attack on “Charlie Hebdo” has provoked a powerful response from cartoonists on social media. Many are speaking out on behalf of their slain colleagues the best way they know how – with satire.

The overwhelming response of cartoonists worldwide to the shooting in Paris has been defiant. Many are determined to show they will not be intimidated or silenced by the attack on their colleagues at “Charlie Hebdo.” Four of France’s most prominent satirical cartoonists were among the magazine’s staffers killed.

This collage by Chilean cartoonist Francisco J. Olea reads, “A call to arms comrades!”

And the “comrades” certainly answered the call. Since Wednesday’s attack, cartoonists around the world have been uploading their drawings to the internet and social media platforms. A recurring symbol in many of their works is the pen as a weapon, representing press freedom and freedom of expression, in the fight against terrorism.