January 9 – The International Sports Press Association, AIPS, has issued a damning statement condemning the terrorist attack on French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo that killed 12 people including 10 journalists.
The organisation described the Paris attack, reportedly the worst terrorist assault in France for half a century, as a “black day for the freedom of the press and expression”.
AIPS president Gianni Merlo said: “Such violent acts on innocent colleagues is appalling. We strongly condemn this attack that has left a hole in our profession. Our sincere condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of those affected.”
“We take the attack not only as a means to harm the journalists but an attack on the freedom of information and press that we have worked so tirelessly for.”
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