BEYOND ISLAMOPHOBIA On January 07th, the world was shocked by the attack on the offices of the famous French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo. The attack which left 12 people dead saddened the world and the attack brought with it many debates. Undoubtedly the attack is a blow to freedom of the press and of expression. It will leave an enduring scar in the history of France as well as the world at large. The three perpetrators, two of whom were brothers were of Arab ethnic origin and spoke perfect French according to witnesses.