Respect for religion cannot be ignored

French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo published its new issue, again with the image of the Prophet Muhammad on its cover, on Tuesday, a week after a murderous attack by militants on its Paris office.

We understand that it is a courageous manifestation of defiance at the terrorist attack, which killed 12 people. It is also a demonstration of its determined defense of the freedom of the press.

The attack that took place on Jan 7 drew global condemnation, including from some Islamic countries and organizations. The march in Paris to honor the victims on Sunday, joined by many state leaders and dignitaries from all over the world, is a declaration that the world will never give in to terrorism.