Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – 8 January 2015. The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma strongly condemns the horrific and barbaric terrorist attack in which 12 people were killed and several others wounded at the Head Quarters of the French Satirical Magazine, Charlie Hebdo, in Paris, France.

The AU Commission Chairperson described the tragic incident as a clear attack on press freedom and all other forms freedom of expression. This act of terrorism, as with all others that continue to be perpetuated around the world, must be condemned and fought against with unreserved energy by the international community.

She expresses her sincere condolences to the bereaved families and the speedy recovery of the wounded. The AU Commission Chairperson also conveys her support and solidarity, and that of the AU to the Government and the people of France.

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Directorate of Information and Communication | African Union Commission I E-mail: dic@african-union.org I Web Site: www.au.int I Addis Ababa | Ethiopia

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