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Post by mouse on Jan 17, 2015 6:00:51 GMT -5
Thousands also took to the streets of Amman in Jordan protesting over the magazin
Police in full riot gear holds back crowds of protesters in the streets of Amman
Clashes broke out between security forces and around 2,000 protesters broke out in the Jordanian capital, Amman
Angry locals demonstrated against the publication of Charlie Hebdo's latest magazine, which feature's the Prophet Muhammad on its front cover
Clashes also broke out in the Jordanian capital of Amman, between security forces and about 2,000 protesters organised by the Muslim Brotherhood - the country's largest opposition group.
Riot police used batons to disperse the people as they tried to march towards the French Embassy.
The crowd chanted slogans against Charlie Hebdo and Jordanian officials for taking part in a unity march in Paris on Sunday.
The Jordanian royal household denounced Charlie Hebdo's latest cover, saying publishing the cartoon was 'irresponsible and far from the essence of freedom of expression'.
King Abdullah and Queen Rania, however, took part in the Paris march in solidarity with the victims of the terror attack.
Yesterday, the Royal Jordanian Hashemite Court issued a statement calling the cartoon insulting, irresponsible and reckless
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Post by mouse on Jan 17, 2015 6:02:55 GMT -5
Churches burned in Niger, photographer shot in the chest in Pakistan and violent clashes in Jordan: Muslim world reacts angrily to Charlie Hebdo's 'survivor' edition Photographer is Adif Hasan now recovering after being shot in the chest Around 200 protesters believed to have been involved in Kuratchi rallies Four die in Niger, 45 wounded, as angry protesters burn down churches Violent clashes in Jordan after King and Queen attend 'solidarity march' Violent and bloody protests have erupted around the world as furious Muslims react to Charlie Hebdo's 'survivor' edition - again featuring the holy Prophet Muhammad on its front cover. As pictures emerged of a photographer shot in the chest during riots in Pakistan - so did the news of churches being burned down in Niger, and equally violent clashes in Jordan. A bullet reportedly struck Adif Hasan's lung and passed through his chest, as 200 protesters took to the streets outside the French consulate in Kuratchi. It's believed he was shot by demonstrators, and although his condition was at first thought to be serious, he was now said to be recovering. Read more: www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2913372/Protesters-clash-police-outside-French-embassy-Pakistan-anger-continues-grow-Charlie-Hebdo-cover-portraying-Mohammad.html#ixzz3P4k4WQ1c Follow us: @mailonline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook
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