The University of Montpellier Expresses Outrage Over the Charlie Hebdo Tragedy
The University of Montpellier expresses its outrage at the horrific tragedy that occurred yesterday morning at the headquarters of the newspaper Charlie Hebdo.
By targeting a media outlet committed to social justice and resorting to extreme violence, the perpetrators of these acts have demonstrated their utter contempt for dialogue, respect for others, and freedom—sacred values that form the foundation of any democratic system and to which the University of Montpellier is deeply committed.
This despicable attack, a true act of barbarism, serves as a reminder—if one were needed—of the paramount importance of knowledge and the horrors that ideological blindness can lead people to commit.
The University shares in the grief of the families who have lost loved ones as a result of this unspeakable act.