Following the terrorist attack on Charlie Hebdo in Paris, hundreds of people gathered in Sydney’s Martin Place to pay tribute to the victims.
Emotional scenes as one minute's silence is held for #CharlesHebdo victims in Martin Place.
In the same spot where, weeks earlier, tributes were placed for the victims of the Sydney siege, mourners lit candles and placed print-outs of "je suis Charlie", the slogan that has been adopted as a message of support for Charlie Hebdo.
We're all here. 🌹 #MartinPlace #sydney
Like others around the world, many in Sydney held up pens as a symbol of solidarity and freedom of speech.
Solidarity rally for the French catastrophe tonight, Martin Place.
French Ambassador Christophe Lecourtier also attended the event.
Christophe Lecourtier, Ambassadeur Français en Australie, s'est rendu à #Sydney et arbore le badge #JeSuisCharlie.
He addressed the crowd with a moving speech, saying "democracy is not something weak, it is something strong."
Over a thousand have gathered at Martin Place to pay their respects #CharlieHebdo #JeSuisCharlie. Photo: @ShooterWol
From today, a condolence book will be available for the public at the French Consulate in Sydney.
just.... wow..... RT @Mo_Taha1: Martin Place is a sea of white. All in support of #CharlesHebdo victims.