France commemorates the victims of the deadly assault on Charlie Hebdo 10 years ago, which sparked a series of Islamist attacks in the country and ignited a debate on press freedoms. Two al Qaeda-linked gunmen stormed the offices of Charlie Hebdo and killed 12 people in 2012. The killings led to a national outpouring of sympathy and a discussion on freedom of expression and religion in France. The anniversary has prompted renewed reflection on press freedoms in the country, with concerns about growing self-censorship. Charlie Hebdo published a special edition to mark the occasion, emphasizing the ongoing threats to its values.