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Amidst Paris Attacks, This Symbol For Peace Is Going Viral To Show Support For The Victims

byShubhi Dixit
14th November 2015
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The world went to sleep with happy thoughts in their head, ready to wake up in their usual world on Saturday morning. Unfortunately, the world had changed. On Friday night, Paris faced a massive terrorist attack that left around 120 people (last received data) dead and many injured.

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Islamic extremist group ISIS took responsibility for the attack that shook the world. Help and wishes poured in from all over the world and people were terrified thinking how could humanity fall so low.

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To send the prayers and wishes for the victims and their families, Instagram shared a sketch of peace symbol with Eiffel Tower in the centre that soon gained popularity on social media. The sketch, originally designed by Instagram user jean_jullien, represented the dire state of the French capital and the need for peace in the world.

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The symbol was named ‘Peace for Paris’ and it soon became the symbol for solidarity in the critical circumstances.

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Different adapted versions of the symbol is being shared by many celebrities, organisations and people:

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These are difficult times for France. And small gestures like these contribute in making the victims feel that they are not alone and the whole world cares about them. Stay strong Paris.
#JeSuisParis

News Source: TIME

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