Cartoonists show solidarity after Brussels attacks

Alex Hayes

March 23, 2016 8:43

The trend started after the Charlie Hebdo terror attacks of people sharing cartoons to show their solidarity with victims has emerged again, this time focussed on the people of Brussels.

Here Mumbrella rounds up some of the most-shared that have appeared overnight since the bombings of an airport and subway station.

The most-shared image so far is from French newspaper Le Monde from artist Plantu, showing a figure draped in a French flag putting their arm around a crying figure in a Belgian flag, with the dates of the Paris and Brussels attacks underneath:

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Alex Hayes

Alex Hayes worked for Mumbrella from 2013 to 2017 in roles including editor and head of Mumbrella Bespoke.

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3 COMMENTS

Wondering 23 Mar 16

Any cartoons depicting the bombing in Istanbul last week?

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Rachel 23 Mar 16

@Wondering. The very same thought crossed my mind. I’ve seen no “Je Suis Istanbul” style support

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Buzz 23 Mar 16

@Wondering @Rachel Well being that it’s mainly French based cartoonists – I would say it makes sense they would display more support towards a direct neigbour with whom they share multiple historical and social ties.

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