Source: ET
NIAMEY: A violent mob torched at least seven churches in Niger’s capital Niamey Saturday during fresh protests against Charlie Hebdo magazine, as France’s president stressed his commitment to “freedom of expression.”
With France still reeling from last week’s deadly attacks that killed 17 people, jittery European countries stepped up security, with soldiers patrolling the streets of Belgium for the first time in 35 years.
Anger mounted in several Muslim countries over the satirical magazine’s depiction of the Prophet Muhammed (pbuh), with a second day of rioting erupting in Niger.
Stupid reaction.
It should go beyond calling the reactions ‘stupid’. There should be demonstrations in condemnation of the attacks and sympathy for as well as solidarity with the victims.