Arab League and top Muslim body condemn Paris attack

January 07, 2015 20:39

The Arab League and Al-Azhar, Sunni Islam's most prestigious centre of learning, both condemned a deadly attack today on a Paris satirical newspaper.

"Arab League chief Nabil al-Arabi strongly condemns the terrorist attack on Charlie Hebdo newspaper in Paris," the League said after gunmen stormed the weekly's offices killing at least 12 people and chanting "Allahu Akbar" (God is greatest).

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