The European Press Clubs Federation and International Association of Press Clubs expressed its shock and indignation at the terrorist attack on the office of satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo in Paris. “Freedom of the press and freedom of expression are highly cherished values in any civilized society”, said Uri Dromi, President of the European Federation. “If journalists are coerced through terror to suppress their opinion, then the very essence of democracy is shattered”. The Federation called upon the French Government to bring the assailants to justice, and urged spiritual and religious leaders to promote among their followers respect for the freedom of the press and tolerance towards other views.

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The Asia Pacific Association of Press Clubs expresses its shock at the terrorist attack on the office of satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo in Paris.
The murderers and their extremist ideology are a threat to press freedom everywhere.
A free press is essential to a free and civilised society.
The Asia Pacific Association of Press Clubs calls upon the French Government to bring the assailants to justice, and urges spiritual and religious leaders to promote among their followers respect for the freedom of the press and tolerance towards other views.
We call upon governments and authorities around the world to provide proper protection to journalists and media personnel in the line of duty.

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The Foreign Correspondents` club of South Asia strongly condemns the act of terrorism by targeting the office of satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo in Paris. This is a heinous crime against humanity and freedom of speech
Such act of terrorism will not intimidate us from pursuing our job of free reporting and exchange of views.
We express our solidarity and sorrows with the bereaved families who lost their beloved ones.

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The Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Hong Kong, is deeply shocked by the killing of 12 people at Charlie Hebdo, the Paris-based satirical weekly. We extend our sincerest condolences to the victims’ families, colleagues and friends.
The murderers and their extremist ideology are a threat to press freedom everywhere. Satire and parody are fundamental to a free press.