New Zealand mourns mosque attack victims in national day of reflection
5 years, 11 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 mutual kindness, compassion, and sympathy are just like one body. MARTY MELVILLE/AFP/Getty Images Following the moment of silence, the Imam of Al Noor Mosque, Gamal Fouda, delivered a sermon at the Christchurch memorial, saying that he “saw hatred and rage in the eyes of the terrorist who killed and martyred fifty innocent people, wounded 42, and broke the hearts of millions around the world.” Addressing the attacks directly, Fouda said that the “evil ideology of white supremacy did not strike us first yet. The number of people killed is not ordinary, but the solidarity in New Zealand is extraordinary to the families of the victims, your loved ones did not die in vain.” Fouda was delivering his Friday sermon at the Al Noor Mosque last Friday when the gunman began his attack.

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New Zealand opens inquest into Christchurch mosque attacks that killed 51
1 year, 4 months ago

New Zealand opens inquest into Christchurch mosque attacks that killed 51

Al Jazeera  

Proceedings are expected to last six weeks and will seek to ‘shine a light’ on what happened in March 2019. New Zealand has opened an inquest into the murder of 51 people by a self-proclaimed white supremacist at two Christchurch mosques in 2019. Windley said the inquiry, which is scheduled to last six weeks, would “seek to shine a light” …

New Zealand marks two years since Christchurch mosque killings
4 years 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 mosque attacks: Mistakes, but unpreventable
4 years, 3 months ago

Christchurch mosque attacks: Mistakes, but unpreventable

Al Jazeera  

Official inquiry says intelligence services were distracted from right-wing threats due to focus on ‘Islamic extremism’. The Royal Commission of Inquiry report concluded that, while intelligence services had directed their efforts away from investigating right-wing threats and instead focused heavily on the “threat of Islamist extremist” activity, they could not have been alerted of an imminent attack. The report, released …

After the Christchurch shootings, New Zealand promised change. For some Muslims, it’s not enough
4 years, 6 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
5 years 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 …

Sri Lanka attack ‘retaliation’ for NZ massacre: minister
5 years, 10 months ago

Sri Lanka attack ‘retaliation’ for NZ massacre: minister

Al Jazeera  

Initial probe shows Easter Sunday blasts were in response to deadly Christchurch mosque killings, official says. Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday bombings were retaliation for a recent attack on mosques in New Zealand, the country’s state minister of defence said. “The preliminary investigations have revealed that what happened in Sri Lanka was in retaliation for the attack against Muslims in Christchurch, …

New Zealand's inquiry into Christchurch mosque attack to report by December 10, Jacinda Ardern says
5 years, 11 months ago

New Zealand's inquiry into Christchurch mosque attack to report by December 10, Jacinda Ardern says

ABC  

New Zealand's royal commission into the terrorist attack against two Christchurch mosques, in which 50 people were killed last month, will report back to the Government by December 10, according to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Key points: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the Royal Commission 10 days after the deadly attack It will investigate the of social media, accessibility of …

World War II vet took 4 buses to attend a march after New Zealand mosque attacks
5 years, 11 months ago

World War II vet took 4 buses to attend a march after New Zealand mosque attacks

CNN  

CNN — A 95-year-old World War II veteran says he was so saddened by the horrific mosque attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand, that he took four buses to attend a solidarity march against racism in Auckland. John Sato told Radio New Zealand he couldn’t sleep the night after the March 15 terror attacks that left 50 people dead. I didn’t …

‘New Zealand cares’: Thousands attend Christchurch attack vigil
5 years, 11 months ago

‘New Zealand cares’: Thousands attend Christchurch attack vigil

Al Jazeera  

Outpouring of national grief continues amid calls from PM, Muslim leaders for efforts to eliminate racism, Islamophobia. The March 15 massacre marked the worst mass shooting in New Zealand’s recent history and was branded a “terrorist attack” by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Survivor praises New Zealand’s ‘unity’ Mustafa Boztas, a 21-year-old survivor of the shooting at Al Noor, said remembrance …

Hundreds visit New Zealand mosque as it reopens for first time since mass shooting
5 years, 11 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 …

We are one, says PM Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand mourns with prayers, silence
5 years, 11 months ago

We are one, says PM Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand mourns with prayers, silence

Deccan Chronicle  

Christchurch: The Muslim call to prayer rang out over Christchurch and around New Zealand on Friday, as thousands gathered to remember the 50 people killed by a lone gunman at two mosques a week ago. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern led an estimated 5,000 people standing quietly at Hagley Park in front of the Al Noor mosque, where most …

Christchurch holds public call to prayer at site of mosque attack
5 years, 11 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, 11 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 …

Christchurch attack: A week after shootings, hundreds form human chain around New Zealand mosque
5 years, 11 months ago

Christchurch attack: A week after shootings, hundreds form human chain around New Zealand mosque

CNN  

CNN — Hundreds of people gathered outside a mosque in Wellington, New Zealand, and locked arms to form a human chain, in a symbolic act of protection of the Muslim community during Friday prayer. @rnz_news pic.twitter.com/rsOYnIxnvW — Charlie Dreaver March 22, 2019 The move came as New Zealanders mourn the 50 victims of mass shootings at two Christchurch mosques on …

Christchurch shooting: New Zealand pays tribute to victims with two minutes of silence, call to prayer
5 years, 11 months ago

Christchurch shooting: New Zealand pays tribute to victims with two minutes of silence, call to prayer

ABC  

New Zealand has paused for two minutes of silence to commemorate the 50 victims of the Christchurch mosque shootings. Key points: Jacinda Ardern and imam Gamal Fouda led an estimated 5,000 people in the ceremony The call to prayer was broadcast live across New Zealand before two minutes of silence were observed Mr Fouda thanked New Zealand for its compassion …

The Latest: New Zealanders to observe Muslim call to prayer
5 years, 11 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 Listens To Muslim Prayers A Week After Mosque Shootings
5 years, 11 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, …

Christchurch attack: Damaged mosque repaired for Friday prayers
5 years, 11 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 …

Friday prayers to be broadcast, 2 min silence: NZ PM Jacinda Ardern
5 years, 11 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, 11 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 …

New Zealand attack: Media and politicians have 'big responsibility' to stop feeding hatred towards Muslims, says mosque leader
5 years, 11 months ago

New Zealand attack: Media and politicians have 'big responsibility' to stop feeding hatred towards Muslims, says mosque leader

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mohammed Kozbar, chairman of Finsbury Park Mosque, where one man was killed in an …

New Zealand gunman sent manifesto to PM minutes before attack
5 years, 11 months ago

New Zealand gunman sent manifesto to PM minutes before attack

Al Jazeera  

Jacinda Ardern says there was not enough time to prevent the carnage after the gunman emailed her and dozens of others. The accused shooter in the New Zealand mosque attacks sent Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern his 74-page diatribe against foreign “invaders” minutes before he launched the assault that killed at least 50 worshippers. Friday’s attack, which Ardern labelled as “terrorism”, …

It’s a watershed moment for gun control in New Zealand, but there are no quick fixes
5 years, 11 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, 11 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 …

Muslim community still loves New Zealand, says Imam of Christchurch mosque that was attacked
5 years, 11 months ago

Muslim community still loves New Zealand, says Imam of Christchurch mosque that was attacked

Firstpost  

The imam of the New Zealand church which was attacked gave a harrowing account of the moment during Friday prayers when gunshots rang out in the mosque, replacing peaceful reflection with screaming, bloodshed and death. Christchurch: An imam who was leading prayers at a Christchurch mosque when a gunman brandishing semi-automatic weapons mowed down his congregation said on Saturday that …

New Zealand PM shows solidarity to Muslim community
6 years 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
6 years 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
6 years 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
6 years 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
6 years 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 …

49 die in shooting at 2 New Zealand mosques
6 years ago

49 die in shooting at 2 New Zealand mosques

Deccan Chronicle  

Wellington/ Christchurch: A gunman shot dead 49 people and wounded more than 40 at two New Zealand mosques, some as they were kneeling in prayer, livestreaming online some of the killings that Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern condemned as terrorism. It was the worst-ever mass killing in New Zealand which raised its security threat level to the highest, Ardern said, adding …

‘Hate has no place here’: Sleepy Christchurch reels from worst terror attack in New Zealand’s history
6 years ago

‘Hate has no place here’: Sleepy Christchurch reels from worst terror attack in New Zealand’s history

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 Christchurch, New Zealand’s mild “garden …

New Zealand mosque terror attack: Govts should prepare for extremist backlash, not treat attack as one-off
6 years ago

New Zealand mosque terror attack: Govts should prepare for extremist backlash, not treat attack as one-off

Firstpost  

The world has witnessed numerous terror attacks by radical extremists who have had a connection to Islam. The context being referred to here: the terror attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand on 15 March, 2019, that resulted in 49 having been killed at the Al Noor mosque, seven at the Linwood mosque located in the suburbs, and one person who subsequently …

American Muslims Grieve, Call For Action After New Zealand Mosque Shootings
6 years ago

American Muslims Grieve, Call For Action After New Zealand Mosque Shootings

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING American Muslim leaders are calling for action against Islamophobia after a terror attack at two mosques in New Zealand left at least 49 people dead and injured dozens more. #NewZealand — Omar Suleiman March 15, 2019 My request as a Muslim & fellow human: The New Zealand terrorists live streamed their terrorist attack with specific hopes you …

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

Christchurch mosque attack: New Zealand vs Bangladesh cricket match postponed after visiting team narrowly avoided mass shooting
6 years ago

Christchurch mosque attack: New Zealand vs Bangladesh cricket match postponed after visiting team narrowly avoided mass shooting

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

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

49 dead in mass shooting at New Zealand mosque, one charged
6 years 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
6 years 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
6 years 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'
6 years 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 …

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

Mass Shooting At 2 New Zealand Mosques Leaves At Least 49 People Dead
6 years ago

Mass Shooting At 2 New Zealand Mosques Leaves At Least 49 People Dead

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING One man in his late 20s charged with murder Three others in custody Alleged gunman posted Islamophobic and white nationalist manifesto online A mass shooting at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Friday left at least 49 people dead and the city on lockdown for hours. “At the Deans Avenue mosque, we now know that 41 …

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

The New Zealand mosque shooting is just the latest in a trend of violence against houses of worship
6 years ago

The New Zealand mosque shooting is just the latest in a trend of violence against houses of worship

LA Times  

A Homeland Security officer and a private security guard screen people as they arrive for Friday prayers March 15 at the Dar Al Hijrah Islamic Center in Falls Church, Va. As he prepared to give his sermon Friday, Omar Atia went over the parallels between his mosque in southwest Indiana and the two in Christchurch, New Zealand, where dozens of …

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

In New Zealand, Mass Shootings Are Very Rare
6 years ago

In New Zealand, Mass Shootings Are Very Rare

NPR  

In New Zealand, Mass Shootings Are Very Rare Enlarge this image toggle caption Marty Melville/AFP/Getty Images Marty Melville/AFP/Getty Images One of the most shocking aspects of the massacre that unfolded Friday at two mosques in Christchurch is that it happened in New Zealand — a country where low crime rates are a part of its identity and mass shootings are …

New Zealand attack: How it unfolded
6 years ago

New Zealand attack: How it unfolded

CNN  

CNN — Fifty people were killed and 50 others wounded in a terror attack on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, police announced Sunday. The unprecedented mass shootings were carefully planned, and have shocked the usually peaceful nation New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern described the attack on Friday as one of her country’s “darkest days.” She said that the …

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