Christchurch attack: Damaged mosque repaired for Friday prayers
5 years, 9 months ago

Christchurch attack: Damaged mosque repaired for Friday prayers

Al Jazeera  

Construction work to fix machine-gunned mosque under way as funerals resume in grief-stricken New Zealand. The bullet-scarred Al Noor Mosque in Christchurch was being repaired, painted and cleaned ahead of Friday prayers as grieving families buried more victims of New Zealand’s worst mass shooting on Thursday. Armed police have been guarding mosques around New Zealand after 50 people were killed last Friday by a lone gunman who attacked worshippers at two mosques in Christchurch. “We’re here, this is our home and we’re staying.” Waleed Wahsh talks to Al Jazeera about the loss of 3 close friends during the New Zealand mosque attacks. pic.twitter.com/8Pnoar6qX6 — Al Jazeera English March 18, 2019 Australian Brenton Tarrant, 28, a white supremacist who was living in Dunedin, on New Zealand’s South Island, has been charged with murder following the attack.

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New Zealand marks two years since Christchurch mosque killings
3 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand marks two years since Christchurch mosque killings

Al Jazeera  

Several hundred gathered at the Christchurch Arena for the remembrance service, which was also livestreamed. New Zealand has marked the second anniversary of one of its most traumatic days, when 51 worshippers were killed at two Christchurch mosques by a white supremacist gunman. “They were attacks on all of humanity,” he said, adding that the survivors would never be able …

Christchurch shooter planned to burn down mosques afterwards
4 years, 4 months ago

Christchurch shooter planned to burn down mosques afterwards

Deccan Chronicle  

Christchurch: The white supremacist who slaughtered 51 worshippers at two New Zealand mosques had intended to burn down the mosques afterwards, a prosecutor said in court Monday, while describing two of those praying as making heroic efforts to stop the mass shooting. Crown prosecutor Barnaby Hawes said that two months before the attacks, Tarrant flew a drone directly over the …

After the Christchurch shootings, New Zealand promised change. For some Muslims, it’s not enough
4 years, 4 months ago

After the Christchurch shootings, New Zealand promised change. For some Muslims, it’s not enough

CNN  

CNN — In the days and weeks after a right-wing terrorist live-streamed the massacre of 51 people at two Christchurch mosques, New Zealand’s leaders promised the country would change. “We’re not completely in the dark, but it’s not as good as it can be.” When the gunman opened fire on two mosques, New Zealand security forces were largely focused on …

1 year later, New Zealand mosque attacks alter many lives
4 years, 9 months ago

1 year later, New Zealand mosque attacks alter many lives

Associated Press  

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — Fifty-one people were killed and dozens more injured when a lone gunman attacked two mosques in Christchurch last year. She first noticed it after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the U.S. “I remember at school I would feel like I was the one being blamed for what’s happened,” she says. And maybe, in that …

Hundreds visit New Zealand mosque as it reopens for first time since mass shooting
5 years, 9 months ago

Hundreds visit New Zealand mosque as it reopens for first time since mass shooting

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Worshippers have visited a New …

Christchurch holds public call to prayer at site of mosque attack
5 years, 9 months ago

Christchurch holds public call to prayer at site of mosque attack

Al Jazeera  

Christchurch, New Zealand – A nationwide moment of silence was observed in New Zealand on Friday – ushered in by the Muslim call to prayer – a week after 50 people were killed and scores of others wounded in an attack on two mosques. Imam Gamal Fouda, prayer leader at the Al Noor mosque who was present during last week’s …

Christchurch mosque attack victims laid to rest in mass burial
5 years, 9 months ago

Christchurch mosque attack victims laid to rest in mass burial

Al Jazeera  

Dozens of victims of New Zealand mosque attacks laid to rest in Christchurch amid day of national mourning for the dead. “We have never had, in the history of New Zealand, such an incident,” a speaker told an estimated 5,000 mourners, the equivalent of a tenth of the country’s total Muslim population, gathered in the late afternoon autumnal sunshine at …

The Latest: New Zealanders to observe Muslim call to prayer
5 years, 9 months ago

The Latest: New Zealanders to observe Muslim call to prayer

Associated Press  

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — The Latest on the mosque attacks in New Zealand : 10:30 a.m. People across New Zealand will listen to the Muslim call to prayer on Friday as the nation marks one week since a gunman attacked two mosques and killed 50 people. ___ 4:30 p.m. New Zealand Police Commissioner Mike Bush says all 50 victims of …

New Zealand accidentally charges mosque attack suspect with murder of someone who is still alive
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand accidentally charges mosque attack suspect with murder of someone who is still alive

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy New Zealand police have apologised …

New Zealand mourns mosque attack victims in national day of reflection
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand mourns mosque attack victims in national day of reflection

CNN  

CNN — New Zealand came together in a national day of reflection Friday to mark a week since the mass shootings at two Christchurch mosques that killed 50 people. MARTY MELVILLE/AFP/Getty Images Speaking to mourners in the crowd, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said “New Zealand mourns with you.” Quoting the Prophet Muhammad, she said: “The believers in their …

New Zealand Listens To Muslim Prayers A Week After Mosque Shootings
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand Listens To Muslim Prayers A Week After Mosque Shootings

NPR  

New Zealand Listens To Muslim Prayers A Week After Mosque Shootings Enlarge this image toggle caption Marty Melville/AFP/Getty Images Marty Melville/AFP/Getty Images Updated at 10:20 p.m. Enlarge this image toggle caption Marty Melville/AFP/Getty Images Marty Melville/AFP/Getty Images The one-week landmark came amid burials of victims and as Ardern's government moved swiftly to try to prevent another mass shooting. "Since Friday, …

Friday prayers to be broadcast, 2 min silence: NZ PM Jacinda Ardern
5 years, 9 months ago

Friday prayers to be broadcast, 2 min silence: NZ PM Jacinda Ardern

Deccan Chronicle  

Christchurch: The bodies of victims from New Zealand's mosques mass shooting were carried in open caskets on the shoulders of mourners into a large tent at Christchurch's Memorial Park Cemetery on Wednesday - the first burials of the 50 victims. Ardern said this coming Friday's call to prayers for Muslims in New Zealand will be broadcast nationally and there will …

Stories of the victims of the New Zealand mosque attack
5 years, 9 months ago

Stories of the victims of the New Zealand mosque attack

Associated Press  

An attack on a New Zealand mosque took the lives of 50 worshippers Friday and left dozens more wounded when a white supremacist opened fire and live-streamed the shootings. “I’m sure this bloody crime doesn’t represent the New Zealanders.” ___ LILIK ABDUL HAMID The longtime aircraft maintenance engineer at Air New Zealand was killed in the Al Noor mosque when …

It’s a watershed moment for gun control in New Zealand, but there are no quick fixes
5 years, 9 months ago

It’s a watershed moment for gun control in New Zealand, but there are no quick fixes

CNN  

Christchurch, New Zealand CNN — In the wake of last Friday’s attacks in Christchurch in which 50 people were killed, New Zealand faces a defining moment on the availability of guns in society. Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern leaves Friday prayers at Hagley Park in Christchurch on March 22. Carl Court/Getty Images A mourner in a …

Christchurch mosque terror attack will change fabric of international sports hosting: New Zealand Cricket CEO David White
5 years, 9 months ago

Christchurch mosque terror attack will change fabric of international sports hosting: New Zealand Cricket CEO David White

Firstpost  

The Bangladesh cricket team escaped unhurt despite being in close vicinity of a shooting attack on a mosque at Christchurch but its tour of New Zealand was called off. Auckland: The Christchurch mass shootings will have far-reaching implications for hosting sporting events in New Zealand and elsewhere, according to New Zealand Cricket CEO David White, who said the impression of …

Christchurch attack will change fabric of international sports hosting: New Zealand Cricket CEO
5 years, 9 months ago

Christchurch attack will change fabric of international sports hosting: New Zealand Cricket CEO

India TV News  

The Christchurch mass shootings will have far-reaching implications for hosting sporting events in New Zealand and elsewhere, according to New Zealand Cricket CEO David White, who said the impression of the country being a "safe haven is gone". The Bangladesh cricket team escaped unhurt despite being in close vicinity of a shooting attack on a mosque but its tour of …

New Zealand PM shows solidarity to Muslim community
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand PM shows solidarity to Muslim community

The Quint  

She made the remark during her 40-minute address at the Christchurch Canterbury Refugee Centre, where she delivered a message of unity to the country's Islamic community, the worst affected by the bloody massacre of Friday, when gunmen opened fire at two mosques. She said police security at mosques across New Zealand would continue until "it is deemed there is no …

New Zealand mosque terror attack: 49 killed, 9 Indians missing
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand mosque terror attack: 49 killed, 9 Indians missing

India TV News  

In the deadliest incident of violence in New Zealand in over seven decades, at least 49 people were killed and and 48 others, including an Indian, injured when at least two gunmen, said to be right-wing extremists, opened indiscriminate fire during Friday prayers at two mosques in Christchurch city. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said Friday was "one of New Zealand's …

New Zealand mosque shootings: He fled Afghanistan, only to see death in Christchurch
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand mosque shootings: He fled Afghanistan, only to see death in Christchurch

CNN  

Christchurch, New Zealand CNN — When Ahmed Khan moved to New Zealand as a refugee from Afghanistan 12 years ago, he thought he had left violence and death behind. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern described it as “one of New Zealand’s darkest days.” Khan wasn’t the only member of his family touched by the shootings. “The hatred has spread …

Christchurch mosque shooting victim asks for prayers as mourners gather to pay respects
5 years, 9 months ago

Christchurch mosque shooting victim asks for prayers as mourners gather to pay respects

ABC  

A man shot three times after at least one gunman stormed two Christchurch mosques, killing 50 and injuring dozens others, has pleaded from his hospital bed for the nation to "pray for me and my daughter". Key points: In a video posted to Facebook from the Christchurch Hospital, Wasseim Alsati thanked the community for their support Dozens of people laid …

In the chaos of the New Zealand mosque attacks, one hero’s action saved lives
5 years, 9 months ago

In the chaos of the New Zealand mosque attacks, one hero’s action saved lives

LA Times  

Mourners embrace at Hagley College on Saturday after the mosque attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand. 16 / 29 Police cordon off the area in front of the Al Noor Mosque after the shooting in Christchurch, New Zealand. A makeshift memorial bears a sign reading “This is not NZ” near Al Noor Mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand. “This is a safe …

New Zealand shooting: Deadly mosque terror attack that killed 49 'very well-planned', police say
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand shooting: Deadly mosque terror attack that killed 49 'very well-planned', police say

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The mosque shootings in Christchurch …

New Zealand mosque shooting: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and other cricketers express solidarity with victims of Christchurch massacre
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand mosque shooting: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and other cricketers express solidarity with victims of Christchurch massacre

Firstpost  

Here’s how cricketers reacted after the unfortunate terror attacks in Christchurch in New Zealand which shook the whole world The terror attack on two New Zealand mosques, that led to the death of 49 people and from which the Bangladesh cricket team had a narrow escape, drew condemnation from the cricket fraternity with India captain Virat Kohli calling it “shocking …

New Zealand shooting: Christchurch mosque attack leaves at least 40 dead
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand shooting: Christchurch mosque attack leaves at least 40 dead

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 40 people have …

Indian Shot in NZ Mosque Terror Attack, Family Seeks Urgent Visa
5 years, 9 months ago

Indian Shot in NZ Mosque Terror Attack, Family Seeks Urgent Visa

The Quint  

"The family only wants the government to expedite the visa to New Zealand. The police said that a man dressed in black with a helmet walked into the back of the Linwood mosque and began firing at people praying in the mosque, killing at least 30 worshipers. At the same time, the Al-Noor mosque which was also located in Christchurch, …

49 dead in mass shooting at New Zealand mosque, one charged
5 years, 9 months ago

49 dead in mass shooting at New Zealand mosque, one charged

India TV News  

At least 49 people were killed in mass shootings at two mosques full of worshippers attending Friday prayers on what the prime minister called “one of New Zealand’s darkest days.” One man was arrested and charged with murder in what appeared to be a carefully planned racist attack. They are us.” As for the suspects, Ardern said, “these are people …

New Zealand mosque shootings: 49 dead in two 'terrorist attacks' in Christchurch; shooter an Australian, confirms Oz PM
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand mosque shootings: 49 dead in two 'terrorist attacks' in Christchurch; shooter an Australian, confirms Oz PM

Firstpost  

At least 40 people died in the shooting in two crowded mosques in New Zealand’s Christchurch, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said in a press briefing a few hours after the incident on Friday. At least 49 people died in the shooting in two crowded mosques in New Zealand’s Christchurch, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said in a press briefing a few …

This is and will be one of New Zealand's darkest days: Kiwi Prime Minister Jacinda Arden condemns Christchurch terror attack
5 years, 9 months ago

This is and will be one of New Zealand's darkest days: Kiwi Prime Minister Jacinda Arden condemns Christchurch terror attack

India TV News  

The attack on the Masjid Al Noor mosque in Hagley Park killed several people, the media in New Zealand reported. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Arden said the attack was an "unprecedented act of violence" and "one of New Zealand's darkest days". "This is significant and I can tell you now this is and will be one of New Zealand's …

New Zealand mosque shooting: Nine dead in shooting at Christchurch's Masjid al Noor; PM says 'one of NZ's darkest days'
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand mosque shooting: Nine dead in shooting at Christchurch's Masjid al Noor; PM says 'one of NZ's darkest days'

Firstpost  

At least one gunman who targeted crowded mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch killed a number of people on Friday, police said, with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern describing the shooting as ‘one of New Zealand’s darkest days’. Christchurch: At least one gunman who targeted crowded mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch killed a number of people …

New Zealand mosque shootings kill at least 49, seriously wound more than 40
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand mosque shootings kill at least 49, seriously wound more than 40

Live Mint  

Wellington: A gunman shot dead 49 people and wounded more than 40 at two New Zealand mosques, some as they were kneeling at prayer, livestreaming online some of the killings that Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern condemned as terrorism. The video footage widely circulated on social media, apparently taken by a gunman and posted online live as the attack unfolded, showed …

Christchurch mass shooting Live: 40 killed, confirms New Zealand PM
5 years, 9 months ago

Christchurch mass shooting Live: 40 killed, confirms New Zealand PM

The Hindu  

As many as 49 people were killed and many injured in shooting in two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Friday. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern called the massacre as one of the "darkest days" of the country. He calls them the “latest example of rising racism and Islamophobia.” Tweeting in English and Turkish, he says: “On behalf of …

Mosque attack that left 49 dead was the worst mass killing in New Zealand’s history
5 years, 9 months ago

Mosque attack that left 49 dead was the worst mass killing in New Zealand’s history

LA Times  

The Chiefs and Hurricanes observe a moment of silence Friday before a Super Rugby match at FMG Stadium in Hamilton, New Zealand. “This is one of New Zealand’s darkest days,” Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said late Friday after the attacks. The manifesto said the former personal trainer — an “ordinary white man” from a “low income family” — had come …

Muslim community: Within hours of the Christchurch mosque attacks, people of various faiths rally in support
5 years, 9 months ago

Muslim community: Within hours of the Christchurch mosque attacks, people of various faiths rally in support

CNN  

CNN — Churches are opening their doors after mosques were told to close for security issues in the wake of the Christchurch, New Zealand, terrorist attacks. pic.twitter.com/8BvUGAjZ0r — St Paul's Cathedral March 15, 2019 The UK’s national forum for Christian-Muslim dialogue, the Christian Muslim Forum, called on Christians to go to Friday prayers at their local mosques “to stand in …

Right-wing senator blames Muslims for terror attack at New Zealand mosque
5 years, 9 months ago

Right-wing senator blames Muslims for terror attack at New Zealand mosque

Salon  

49 people are confirmed dead after at least one gunman opened fire during Friday prayers at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. Calling Friday one of the country's "darkest days,” New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern described the shootings as a "well-planned terrorist attack.” Friday’s shootings are the worst act of violence in New Zealand in three decades, Ardern said. …

The world reacts to New Zealand mosque attacks
5 years, 9 months ago

The world reacts to New Zealand mosque attacks

Al Jazeera  

World leaders react with horror to the deadly attacks at two mosques in Christchurch during Friday prayers. New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the shootings appeared to be a well-planned “terrorist attack”. A spokesman for Antonio Guterres, UN secretary-general, said the UN chief was “shocked and appalled at the terrorist attack” in New Zealand and was urging people everywhere …

New Zealand mosque attacks: What we know so far
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand mosque attacks: What we know so far

Al Jazeera  

Here’s everything we know so far about the shootings that left at least 49 people dead at two mosques in Christchurch. Two mosques in the city of Christchurch in New Zealand were attacked on Friday, with at least 49 people killed and more than 40 others wounded as Muslims worshipped. In a post on Twitter, the New Zealand’s police said …

New Zealand PM: Dozens killed in ‘terrorist’ attack on mosques
5 years, 9 months ago

New Zealand PM: Dozens killed in ‘terrorist’ attack on mosques

Al Jazeera  

Gunmen kill at least 49 people during Friday prayers at two mosques in Christchurch in the country’s worst ever attack. New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the assault on the mosques appeared to be a well-planned “terrorist attack”. I saw one guy trying to run out and he was shot dead.” ⚡️ Mosque attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand: All …

Christchurch mosques shooting: 49 killed in New Zealand attacks
5 years, 9 months ago

Christchurch mosques shooting: 49 killed in New Zealand attacks

CNN  

CNN — At least 49 people were killed and 20 seriously injured in mass shootings at two mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch Friday, in a carefully planned and unprecedented atrocity that shocked the usually peaceful nation. It was one of the New Zealand’s “darkest days,” she said in a press conference Friday. He said a man told …

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