/ world today news/ The owner of the CDT printing house, which was seized on January 9 by the Quashi brothers – the assassins against the editorial office of the satirical publication “Charlie Hebdo” – Michel Catalano told Sky News details about the drama.
According to him, around 8:30 in the morning the doorbell rang, Catalano went to the entrance of the premises. Through the window he noticed a man with a Kalashnikov and a grenade launcher. He shouted to Lillian Lepper, the printer’s clerk, to hide, then opened the door.
“At that point I thought that was the end of it. But they came in and they weren’t aggressive. They said, ‘Don’t worry, we just want to come in,'” Catalano said.
The owner of the printing house spent about an hour alone with the Quashi brothers until one of the suppliers arrived. Catalano appealed to the brothers not to hang him and to let him go. The kidnappers responded positively to his request.
“We went downstairs and went to the supplier. I told him to leave and he immediately understood what the situation was,” says the owner of the printing house.
According to Catalano, he repeatedly begged his captors to let him go, and eventually they agreed. At the same time, an employee of the printing house remained hidden in a building, and the owner was very worried that the brothers might find him.
“I didn’t know where Lillian was hiding. I knew she was hiding, but I had no idea where,” Catalano said, adding that he tried to prevent the terrorists from rummaging through the premises to find the employee.
According to Catalano, the entire time he was with the Quashi brothers, he felt no fear. “I wasn’t scared, I don’t know how I managed to keep calm under these circumstances – I’ve never faced such a situation in my life. From the beginning, I didn’t believe that I would survive,” he says.
The owner of the printing shop says that the terrorists were calm and did not threaten him.
“I have to admit that they weren’t really aggressive. It may sound unbelievable, but I didn’t think they could hurt me. Maybe they had a little bit of humanity left because they let me leave,” says Catalano. / RIA Novosti
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Based on Dr. Dubois’ analysis, how might the societal and psychological factors that contributed to the Charlie Hebdo attack also be relevant to understanding the Quashi brothers’ motivations for targeting the CDT printing house?
## Inside the Siege: A Conversation with Michel Catalano
**Introduction:**
Welcome to World Today News. In this exclusive interview, we speak with Michel Catalano, the owner of the CDT printing house in Paris, who survived a harrowing ordeal when the Quashi brothers, the terrorists responsible for the Charlie Hebdo attack, seized control of his premises.
We are also joined by Dr. Anne Dubois, a renowned expert in terrorism and hostage situations, who will provide invaluable insight into the psychological and sociological aspects of this event.
**Section 1: The Moment of the Seizure**
**Interviewer:** Mr. Catalano, can you take us back to that fateful morning? What were your initial thoughts and feelings when you saw the armed men at your doorstep?
**Mr. Catalano:**
**(Allowed to speak freely, recount the events)**
**Interviewer:** Dr. Dubois, how common is it for terrorists to target seemingly mundane locations like a printing house? What might have motivated the Quashi brothers to choose this specific location?
**Dr. Dubois:**
**(Provides expert analysis)**
**Section 2: Life Under Seizure**
**Interviewer:** Mr. Catalano, you spent an hour alone with the Quashi brothers. Can you describe the atmosphere during that time? Did they communicate with you? What went through your mind?
**Mr. Catalano:**
**(Shares his experiences) **
**Interviewer:** Dr. Dubois, based on your knowledge, what factors contribute to the unpredictable nature of hostage situations? What techniques do captors often employ to control their hostages emotionally?
**Dr. Dubois:**
**(Discusses psychological tactics used in hostage situations)
**Section 3: The Escape and Aftermath**
**Interviewer:** Mr. Catalano, how did you manage to convince the Quashi brothers to let you go? What emotions were you experiencing when you realized you were safe?
**Mr. Catalano:**
**(Elaborates on his escape)
**Interviewer:** Dr. Dubois, what factors contribute to the decision of captors to release hostages? What are the long-term psychological effects on kidnap victims?
**Dr. Dubois:**
**(Offers insights into the aftermath of hostage situations)
**Section 4: Reflections and Perspectives**
**Interviewer:** Mr. Catalano, looking back, how has this experience changed your perspective on life? Have you drawn any lessons from this ordeal?
**Mr. Catalano:**
**(Shares reflections and takeaways)
**Interviewer:** Dr. Dubois, is it possible to prevent such tragedies from happening again? What steps can society take to address the root causes of terrorism?
**Dr. Dubois:**
**(Provides recommendations and a broader societal perspective)
**Conclusion:**
This chilling account provides a glimpse into the terrifying reality of terrorism and the resilience of the human spirit. We thank Mr. Catalano for bravely sharing his story and Dr. Dubois for providing valuable expert insight.
We hope this discussion fosters a deeper understanding of this tragic event and encourages ongoing dialog about preventing future tragedies.
