Thousands of demonstrators gathered in solidarity in French cities on Sunday, as the number of people detained in connection with the history teacher's beheading rose to 11.
Demonstrators like the one shown here carried"I am Samuel" signs as they gathered on Place de la République in Paris on Sunday to pay tribute to slain history teacher Samuel Paty. Similar gatherings took place in several other cities as France reels from the attack.Demonstrators like the one shown here carried"I am Samuel" signs as they gathered on Place de la République in Paris on Sunday to pay tribute to slain history teacher Samuel Paty.
Rallies formed in cities including Paris, Lyon, Nantes, Toulouse, Strasbourg, Marseille and Bordeaux. Thousands convened in Paris' Place de la République, whichreported was filled at times with the sounds of applause, the French national anthem and a solemn minute of silence. Attendees at demonstrations across the country carried signs reading"I am Samuel" and"I am a teacher," according to the
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