French satirical newspaper destroyed in attack.
Charlie Hebdo, attacked with a Molotov cocktail, has prepared a special publication for today called Sharia Hebdo, in reference to recent conservative advertisements made by Islamists in Libya and Tunisia.
Roberta Namour – 247 correspondent in Paris – The headquarters of the French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo was attacked this morning with a Molotov cocktail. The building, located in the 20th arrondissement of Paris, was completely destroyed by the fire, according to Charb, the publication's director.
Throughout the week, social media reported the arrival on newsstands this Wednesday of a controversial special edition prepared by the newspaper. Titled Charia Hebdo, with the headline "100 lashes if you don't die laughing," the issue references recent conservative announcements made by the Islamist National Transitional Council of Libya and the Islamist victory in the Tunisian elections.
Furthermore, the newspaper's website was hacked this morning. A message in English and Turkish denounces Charlie Hebdo's use of an image of the Prophet Muhammad. This is not the first time the publication has provoked the anger of Muslims. A cartoon with religious connotations generated violent protests in 2006.