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AuthorAchraf Issam

Achraf Issam was born in Marrakech, Morocco. He has a BS in Quantitative Economics, and plans to pursue a PhD in Development Economics. He loves to play and watch almost any sports with a preference for football (soccer) and basketball.

As Muslim, I condemn Paris attack

Originally published in Providence Journal We have just witnessed a horrific and inexcusable act of terror take place in Paris. Having close friends and family living in Paris, I am shaken to the core by the heinous attack by gunmen at the satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo. As a Muslim, I unequivocally condemn this barbaric act that has nothing to do with the Islam I know and love. These terrorists...