Trial of Peter Cherif, One of France’s Most Wanted Terrorists

Peter Cherif on trial

Nearly 10 years after Islamic terrorists broke into the offices of Charlie Hebdo, Peter Cherif, one of the last Al-Qaeda jihadists accused of participating in preparations for the attack, was brought to trial earlier this fall. The case was tricky because the attack, which occurred in January 2015, was actually…

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New Round of Death Threats For Coco

Ramadan in Gaza, by Coco

The truth can be painful, especially for those dedicated to revealing it. French political cartoonist, Corinne Rey aka Coco, must once again worry about her safety. Last month, one of France’s leading newspapers La Libération posted a controversial drawing by Coco on its X (formerly Twitter) feed. The drawing is…

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The Irreverent Charlie Hebdo: Ever Defiant, Forever Under Attack

Caricature of Iran's Supreme Leader

January 7th was the 8th anniversary of the terrorist attack on the French satirical magazine, Charlie Hebdo, which left 12 dead and 11 wounded. The motivation for the attack was linked to the many crude depictions of Muhammad that have appeared in Charlie Hebdo. This biting news journal employs exaggeration,…

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