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Why Kenyans Should Mourn With Paris

Recently, Paris got attacked where sources say that it was planned from Syria where “A total of 129 people died in the attacks on bars and restaurants, a concert hall and the Stade de France.” Cites BBC News.

Garissa Massacre happened, the darkest times we had in our country. In solidarity France stood up to mourn with us.

A woman holds a sign that reads ‘I am Garrissa University’ as crowds gathered on Place de la Republic in Paris to commemorate the 148 victims of a terrorist attack on the University of Garissa, Kenya.
Demonstrators with the national flag of Kenya, pictured as crowds gather on Place de la Republic in Paris to commemorate the 148 victims of a terrorist attack on the University of Garissa, Kenya.
A young woman holds a sign written in Thai, French and English that reads ‘I am Kenya’ as crowds gathered on Place de la Republic in Paris to commemorate the 148 victims of a terrorist attack on the University of Garissa, Kenya.
Demonstrators with a sign at a rally tribute to the 148 victims of the massacre in Garissa, Kenya, Republic Square in Paris, April 8, 2015.
A sign reads ‘Je suis Kenyan’ as crowds gathered on Place de la Republic in Paris to commemorate the 148 victims of a terrorist attack on the University of Garissa, Kenya.
Sign placed on the ground with 147 written in support of the victims Garissa during a rally Tribute to the 148 victims of the massacre in Garissa, Kenya, Republic Square in Paris, April 8, 2015.
Protester prepares a placard during a rally Tribute to the 148 victims of the massacre in Garissa, Kenya, Republic Square in Paris, April 8, 2015.
Protester with a sign at a rally tribute to the 148 victims of the massacre in Garissa, Kenya, Republic Square in Paris, April 8, 2015.
Protesters trying to write words of support at a rally Tribute to the 148 victims of the massacre in Garissa, Kenya, Republic Square in Paris, April 8, 2015.
A sign reads ‘Je suis Kenyan. Et Vous?’ as crowds gathered on Place de la Republic in Paris to commemorate the 148 victims of a terrorist attack on the University of Garissa, Kenya.
Protester with a sign with writing I am Kenyan at a rally Tribute to the 148 victims of the massacre in Garissa, Kenya, Republic Square in Paris, April 8, 2015.
Protesters with a sign written with Kenya at a rally Tribute to the 148 victims of the massacre in Garissa, Kenya, Republic Square in Paris, April 8, 2015.
Bougi flags and party with the list of victims during a rally tribute to the 148 victims of the massacre in Garissa, Kenya, Republic Square in Paris, April 8, 2015.
With protester with sign writing I Garissa during a rally Tribute to the 148 victims of the massacre in Garissa, Kenya, Republic Square in Paris, April 8, 2015.

Photos Courtesy of: Demotix

It is time for us to do the same. It is time for us to stand with those who stand with us. Why don’t you change your pray for Paris? Why don’t you change profile picture, put the Facebook French Flag filter or even put a cover photo to show your Solidarity? Don’t have a Profile Picture? We got you Covered

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