Images of the cartoon character Tintin crying have spread across social media following the devastating terror attacks in Brussels.
Tintin is a famous cartoon character who was created by Georges Remi, a Belgian cartoonist. The Adventures of Tintin was written by Remi using his pen name, Herge, and has come to be known as a national hero in Belgium and a symbol of Brussels.
Tintin’s image has been shared all over Twitter and Instagram to pay tribute to the victims of the attacks.
Using the #JeSuisBruxelles or #JeShuisBelge the images have been shared on social media, featuring the beloved cartoon as a symbol of solidarity and support.
Peace for the world. #JeSuisBruxelles pic.twitter.com/jVA5N0dINw
— ¿Jessica? ✌ (@soymembrillo) March 22, 2016
#JeSuisBruxelles: Solidarity in a thousand pictures https://t.co/bj2kyHpMpH pic.twitter.com/bs9RlKl4bv
— DW – Culture (@dw_culture) March 22, 2016
My ode to the people of #Brussels #brusselsattack pic.twitter.com/JpmKBAN87n
— Søren Juhl (@SoerenJuhl) March 22, 2016
Yesterday morning (Brussels time) three bombs were detonated, two at the airport and one on a busy metro train station. It is reported that at least 10 people have been killed at the airport and 20 people have died in the attack on the subway station, a further 230 people have been injured. Islamic State have reportedly claimed responsibility for the attack.