The government in France has criticized a satirical weekly called, Charlie Hebdo for publishing demeaning caricatures of Islam's Prophet Mohammad.

Charlie Hebdo had published similar cartoons in the previous year and its offices were firebombed as a repercussion from the angry members of the religious community, which maintains a sizable number in France. There are now concerns that France could face similar violent protests in the Muslim countries and government has ordered an increase in securities.

The US has been in the line of anger of Muslims since an amateur movie about the Prophet Mohammad was made in the country. Protests have repeatedly targeted US embassies in different counties and an Us ambassador as lost his life in Libya. About 30 people have also haven killed in violent protests as a result of the movie.

The French government criticized the decision to publish the drawings that depicted Mohammad naked and in demeaning or pornographic poses. The government believes that the drawings could inflame tensions among Muslims against France and its interests. The government reiterated France's free speech right but said that the magazine could inflame tensions and put several people at risk.

Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said that the freedom of expression must not be infringed but added that, "Is it pertinent, intelligent, in this context to pour oil on the fire? The answer is no."