Cartoon tantrums return to much of Muslim world

Washington Times:

At least 10 people have died in protests and riots around the Islamic world, as demonstrations showed no signs of easing over the “survivor issue” of the French satiric weekly Charlie Hebdo that depicts the Prophet Muhammad on its cover.

The protests erupted just over a week after 12 people were killed in an attack by Islamist gunmen on the magazine’s Paris offices. The attack set off a global debate that is still smoldering over freedom of speech and respect for religious beliefs.
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Similar protests, including violent demonstrations in Niger and Pakistan, erupted in other nations with large Muslim populations.

Flags flew at half-staff in Niger at the start of three days of mourning Monday for those who were killed and injured during riots since Friday in Niamey, the country’s capital. The violence left 10 people dead and 173 injured in both Niamey and Zinder.

The Niger government said at least 45 churches have been set on fire in the country as part of the protests.

Protesters in Pakistan burned the French flag and an effigy of President Francois Hollande during protests Sunday against the cartoons of the prophet. A Christian school and an orphanage were set afire and the French flag was burned, police spokesman Adily Toro told reporters. Mr. Toro said 189 people were arrested during the protests, in which demonstrators burned numerous businesses, including hotels and bars.
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These tantrums do not increase respect for Islam.  In fact, they make its followers lood deranged.  Those who don't like Islam and its followers have found a cheap way to drive them to distraction.