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BANNED THREE TIMES DUE TO ISLAMIC SECURITY RISKS, HEBDO CARTOON EXHIBIT OPENS HELSINKI LIBRARY…….

And of course I’m betting on angered Muslims wanting to stop non-Muslims from seeing it.

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Also take note of the state broadcaster’s decision to show only the eyes and the turban of Mohamed. Really, really disgusting display of fake journalism at its most detestable level.

HS: Thrice-banned Charlie Hebdo cartoon exhibition opens in Kallio

The Finnish Comics Society has had its Finnish Charlie Hebdo-themed exhibit banned on three separate occasions. The exhibition opened for a fourth time in the Kallio library on Wednesday, according to Helsingin Sanomat, and will run for two weeks – if all goes well.

Charlie Hebdo lehti.The Finnish Comics Society has reopened its Charlie Hebdo-themed exhibit in the Kallio library.Image: YOAN VALAT / EPA

A cartoon exhibition organised by the Finnish Comics Society, called “Minä olen Charlie” (or “I am Charlie”), has opened in the Kallio library. The exhibition has already been banned on three separate occasions in the past due to perceived security risks. The exhibition will run for two weeks, until March 18.

Comics Society chief Kalle Hakkola says the exhibition will hopefully also be found in other libraries in Helsinki and elsewhere.

Finnish cartoonists and caricaturists say they are showing their respect for the cartoonists who were shot dead in a terrorist attack on the headquarters of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris in January. The offices were stormed by two gunmen who killed a total of 12 people during their attack. The shooting was partly captured on video, and the terrorist organisation al-Qaeda claimed responsibility for the attack. Due to the tragic events and the ensuing uproar, venue owners in Helsinki banned all three of the Comics Society’s exhibition’s attempts to be displayed due to concerns over security.

The exhibition features single editions of the Charlie Hebdo magazine and the work of noted domestic cartoonists.

The Kallio library is located at Viides linja 11, 00530. More information available on their

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