In pictures: Paris in mourning for victims

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Commemorations took place on Saturday in Paris near the offices of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo to honour 12 people killed by two Islamist gunmen on Wednesday (Photos: Patrick Jackson, BBC)

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A black armband was put on the statue in the famous square to mourn those who lost their lives

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Candles near the statue spelled out "Charlie" while graffiti and flyers posted on it contained derogatory references to all religions

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Pencils, candles and roses in honour of those killed were also placed near the statue

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All around the statue, the ubiquitous "I am Charlie" message could be seen

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Flagstones showed the names of the dead of Charlie Hebdo

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This message reads: 'The pen is immortal'.