Authorities in France have arrested over 50 people for allegedly defending last week′s terror attacks that claimed 20 lives.
For more, we turn to Paul Yi at the News Center.
Paul, the people of France are still reeling from this series of shocking attacks.
But what exactly triggered this latest crackdown?
Well, the French government on Wednesday ordered prosecutors around the country to clamp down on hate speech,... anti-Semitism, and those who voice support for acts of terrorism.
Comedian... Dieudonne M′bala M′bala... was one of those detained on potential charges of glorifying terrorism... in a post he made on Facebook.
Meanwhile, mourners continue to visit and pay tribute at the memorial site outside the offices of Charlie Hebdo.
"What happened Sunday really gave me, well gave us all, strength to fight and to not be defeated by what happened. Because what happened should serve as a lesson we should rise from it. And honestly, I am proud to see this, and it makes me feel better."
Demand for the first issue of the French satirical magazine... since last Wednesday′s deadly attack... has been soaring, with millions of more copies being printed.
Leading Islamic scholars and Muslim leaders have condemned the cover featuring the Prophet Mohammed,... raising fears that it may incite further violence.
