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Yup, but when a guys carries out an attack because 3 generations of his family were carpet bombed, it is Islam's fault.
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Yup, but when a guys carries out an attack because 3 generations of his family were carpet bombed, it is Islam's fault.
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What a tragic day. I blame the entire media of the world who had been feeding hatred to the masses.
Until we bring in strict laws against hateful reporting, this shall continue.
Until we bring in strict laws against hateful reporting, this shall continue.
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Christchurch shootings: Attacker had gun licence
"Our gun laws will change," she told a news conference, a day after the shootings in Christchurch,
Ms Ardern said the main suspect was an Australian who is due in court on Saturday. She did not name him or two other people currently in custody.
But the prime minister said none of those detained had a criminal record.
The identities of the dead have not been released.
A total of 48 people were wounded in the shootings.
Bangladesh, India and Indonesia all say some of their citizens were killed in the shooting and others are unaccounted for.
Follow our live updates
What are New Zealand's gun laws?
Mosque attacks mapped
On Saturday, Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel expressed "revulsion" at this "act of terrorism" and solidarity with the victims.
Video caption Jacinda Ardern: NZ "gun laws will change... now is the time"
"We have welcomed new people into our city. They are our friends, they are our neighbours," she told reporters. "We want to come together to support them."
Witnesses 'prayed for end to bullets'
Agonising wait for victims' families
Bangladesh cricket team escapes shooting
Security remains tight across Christchurch. All mosques in New Zealand have been closed.
How events unfolded
The first report of an attack came from the Al Noor mosque in central Christchurch during Friday prayers at 13:40 (00:40 GMT).
A gunman drove to the front door, entered and fired on worshippers for about five minutes.
The gunman, who live-streamed the attack from a head-mounted camera, said he was a 28-year-old Australian called Brenton Tarrant. The footage showed him shooting at men, women and children.
Map of the route of the attack
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A survivor told the New Zealand Herald newspaper how he escaped through a window.
Moroccan-born Nour Tavis said he was in the front row when the shooting started .
"People were running and all of a sudden you saw them fall," he said. He saw someone smash a window. "I followed… it was the safest place to get out."
The wife of one of his friends was killed, he said.
"When she heard the noise, she wanted to go and make sure her husband was safe," he said. "She got the bullet, her husband got away."
Flowers are placed on the front steps of the Wellington Masjid mosque in Kilbirnie in Wellington on 15 March 2019
The gunman is then said to have driven about 5km (three miles) to another mosque in the suburb of Linwood where the second shooting occurred.
One witness described how one of the worshippers had managed to disarm the man , who ran to a waiting car outside.
The visiting Bangladesh national cricket team had a narrow escape: they were on their way to pray at Al Noor mosque.
Police say they recovered firearms from both mosques, and explosive devices were found in a car belonging to one of the suspects.
According to the latest census figures, Muslims make up about 1.1% of New Zealand's population of 4.25 million.
Numbers rose sharply as New Zealand took in refugees from various war-torn countries since the 1990s.
The main suspect
The main suspect had "travelled around the world with sporadic periods of time spent in New Zealand", PM Ardern told reporters.
"I would not describe him as a long-term resident," she said, without formally identifying him.
"The offender was in possession of a gun licence. I'm advised that this was acquired in November of 2017," Ms Ardern said.
She said New Zealand intelligence services had been stepping up investigations into far-right extremists, but added: "The individual charged with murder had not come to the attention of the intelligence community nor the police for extremism."
What is known about the suspects?
In the wake of Saturday's attacks, social media accounts in the name of Brenton Tarrant were used to post a lengthy, racist document in which the author identified the mosques that were later attacked.
The man says he began planning an attack after visiting Europe in 2017 and being angered by events there.
The document is called "The Great Replacement" - a phrase that originated in France and has become a rallying cry for European anti-immigration extremists.
Global reaction
"It is clear that this can now only be described as a terrorist attack," Prime Minister Ardern told reporters.
In a tweet, she said: "What has happened in Christchurch is an extraordinary act of unprecedented violence. It has no place in New Zealand. Many of those affected will be members of our migrant communities - New Zealand is their home - they are us."
US President Donald Trump offered his "warmest sympathy and best wishes" to New Zealand. "The US stands by New Zealand for anything we can do. God bless all!" he wrote.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-47590685
"Our gun laws will change," she told a news conference, a day after the shootings in Christchurch,
Ms Ardern said the main suspect was an Australian who is due in court on Saturday. She did not name him or two other people currently in custody.
But the prime minister said none of those detained had a criminal record.
The identities of the dead have not been released.
A total of 48 people were wounded in the shootings.
Bangladesh, India and Indonesia all say some of their citizens were killed in the shooting and others are unaccounted for.
Follow our live updates
What are New Zealand's gun laws?
Mosque attacks mapped
On Saturday, Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel expressed "revulsion" at this "act of terrorism" and solidarity with the victims.
Video caption Jacinda Ardern: NZ "gun laws will change... now is the time"
"We have welcomed new people into our city. They are our friends, they are our neighbours," she told reporters. "We want to come together to support them."
Witnesses 'prayed for end to bullets'
Agonising wait for victims' families
Bangladesh cricket team escapes shooting
Security remains tight across Christchurch. All mosques in New Zealand have been closed.
How events unfolded
The first report of an attack came from the Al Noor mosque in central Christchurch during Friday prayers at 13:40 (00:40 GMT).
A gunman drove to the front door, entered and fired on worshippers for about five minutes.
The gunman, who live-streamed the attack from a head-mounted camera, said he was a 28-year-old Australian called Brenton Tarrant. The footage showed him shooting at men, women and children.
Map of the route of the attack
Presentational white space
A survivor told the New Zealand Herald newspaper how he escaped through a window.
Moroccan-born Nour Tavis said he was in the front row when the shooting started .
"People were running and all of a sudden you saw them fall," he said. He saw someone smash a window. "I followed… it was the safest place to get out."
The wife of one of his friends was killed, he said.
"When she heard the noise, she wanted to go and make sure her husband was safe," he said. "She got the bullet, her husband got away."
Flowers are placed on the front steps of the Wellington Masjid mosque in Kilbirnie in Wellington on 15 March 2019
The gunman is then said to have driven about 5km (three miles) to another mosque in the suburb of Linwood where the second shooting occurred.
One witness described how one of the worshippers had managed to disarm the man , who ran to a waiting car outside.
The visiting Bangladesh national cricket team had a narrow escape: they were on their way to pray at Al Noor mosque.
Police say they recovered firearms from both mosques, and explosive devices were found in a car belonging to one of the suspects.
According to the latest census figures, Muslims make up about 1.1% of New Zealand's population of 4.25 million.
Numbers rose sharply as New Zealand took in refugees from various war-torn countries since the 1990s.
The main suspect
The main suspect had "travelled around the world with sporadic periods of time spent in New Zealand", PM Ardern told reporters.
"I would not describe him as a long-term resident," she said, without formally identifying him.
"The offender was in possession of a gun licence. I'm advised that this was acquired in November of 2017," Ms Ardern said.
She said New Zealand intelligence services had been stepping up investigations into far-right extremists, but added: "The individual charged with murder had not come to the attention of the intelligence community nor the police for extremism."
What is known about the suspects?
In the wake of Saturday's attacks, social media accounts in the name of Brenton Tarrant were used to post a lengthy, racist document in which the author identified the mosques that were later attacked.
The man says he began planning an attack after visiting Europe in 2017 and being angered by events there.
The document is called "The Great Replacement" - a phrase that originated in France and has become a rallying cry for European anti-immigration extremists.
Global reaction
"It is clear that this can now only be described as a terrorist attack," Prime Minister Ardern told reporters.
In a tweet, she said: "What has happened in Christchurch is an extraordinary act of unprecedented violence. It has no place in New Zealand. Many of those affected will be members of our migrant communities - New Zealand is their home - they are us."
US President Donald Trump offered his "warmest sympathy and best wishes" to New Zealand. "The US stands by New Zealand for anything we can do. God bless all!" he wrote.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-47590685
Have the identities of all victims been ascertained? If not it could be that they are waiting for confirmation. Not sure, just guessing tbh
Worshippers don't sign in when entering a Masjid so there can not be a list the police is supposed to be checking.
I just saw the news, this is extremly sad. RIP to the people who were killed for no reason other than hate.
Can't believe that the BD cricket team were also close to getting killed. This is scary. I have a bad feeling about the upcoming world cup - espacially the one between Ind V Pak. Too many crazy people walking around freely.
Can't believe that the BD cricket team were also close to getting killed. This is scary. I have a bad feeling about the upcoming world cup - espacially the one between Ind V Pak. Too many crazy people walking around freely.
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Im still in shock over this. I cant beleive such hate has come to NZ.
49 people senselessly murdered. Thats more than murders than the entire country would see in a year.
49 people senselessly murdered. Thats more than murders than the entire country would see in a year.
This is horrific, and my thoughts are with the family and friends of the victims, and the people of New Zealand. That it should happen on one of the few peaceful bits of land left on the planet is especially heartbreaking.
There is a charity set up to help families of the victims. Money won't bring back their loved ones but it should not be allowed to be an additional burden on the families. The response so far has been amazing. The link is below, if you can spare anythig at all:
https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/christchurch-shooting-victims-fund
There is a charity set up to help families of the victims. Money won't bring back their loved ones but it should not be allowed to be an additional burden on the families. The response so far has been amazing. The link is below, if you can spare anythig at all:
https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/christchurch-shooting-victims-fund
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Christchurch shootings: Attack suspect Brenton Tarrant appears in court
The main suspect in the mosque shootings that killed 49 people in New Zealand on Friday has appeared in court on a single murder charge.
Australian Brenton Tarrant, 28, appeared in the dock in a white prison shirt and handcuffs. Further charges are expected to be made against him.
PM Jacinda Ardern said Mr Tarrant had five guns and a firearms licence, adding: "Our gun laws will change."
Two others are in custody. None of those detained had a criminal record.
Mr Tarrant was remanded in custody without plea and is due appear in court again on 5 April.
What are New Zealand's gun laws?
Speaking at a news conference on Saturday, Ms Ardern said that the guns used by the attacker appeared to have been modified, and that the suspect's car was full of weapons, suggesting "his intention to continue with his attack".
The prime minister also spoke about the importance of reuniting relatives with their loved ones "as quickly as possible", and said that bodies were still being removed from the Al Noor mosque - the site of the first attack.
She added that financial support would be made available to those who had lost someone on whom they were financially dependent.
The first victim of Friday's attack has been named by his family as Daoud Nabi, 71, who moved to New Zealand from Afghanistan in the 1980s.
A total of 48 people were wounded in the shootings. Among those injured are two young boys - aged two and 13. Eleven of those being treated at Christchurch Hospital are in a critical condition in intensive care, chief of surgery Greg Robertson said.
Bangladesh, India and Indonesia all say some of their citizens were killed in the shooting and others are unaccounted for.
On Saturday, Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel expressed "revulsion" at this "act of terrorism" and voiced solidarity with the victims.
"We have welcomed new people into our city. They are our friends, they are our neighbours," she told reporters. "We want to come together to support them."
She added that flags would fly at half-mast on government buildings in the city "until further notice".
Security remains tight across Christchurch. All mosques in New Zealand have been closed.
How events unfolded
The first report of an attack came from the Al Noor mosque in central Christchurch during Friday prayers at 13:40 (00:40 GMT).
A gunman drove to the front door, entered and fired on worshippers for about five minutes.
The gunman, who live-streamed the attack from a head-mounted camera, identified himself as Brenton Tarrant in the footage, which showed him shooting at men, women and children.
The gunman is then said to have driven about 5km (three miles) to another mosque in the suburb of Linwood where the second shooting occurred.
One witness described how one of the worshippers had managed to disarm the man, who ran to a waiting car outside.
Police say they recovered firearms from both mosques, and explosive devices were found in a car belonging to one of the suspects.
According to the latest census figures, Muslims make up about 1.1% of New Zealand's population of 4.25 million.
Numbers rose sharply as New Zealand took in refugees from various war-torn countries since the 1990s.
The main suspect
The main suspect had "travelled around the world with sporadic periods of time spent in New Zealand", Prime Minister Ardern told reporters.
"I would not describe him as a long-term resident," she said, without formally identifying him.
"The offender was in possession of a gun licence. I'm advised that this was acquired in November of 2017," Ms Ardern said.
She said New Zealand intelligence services had been stepping up investigations into far-right extremists, but added: "The individual charged with murder had not come to the attention of the intelligence community nor the police for extremism."
What is known about the suspects?
Before the attacks, social media accounts in the name of Brenton Tarrant were used to post a lengthy, racist document in which the author identified the mosques that were later attacked.
The man says he began planning an attack after visiting Europe in 2017 and being angered by events there.
The document is called "The Great Replacement" - a phrase that originated in France and has become a rallying cry for European anti-immigration extremists.
What are New Zealand's gun laws?
The minimum legal age to own a gun in New Zealand is 16, or 18 for military-style semi-automatic weapons.
All gun-owners must have a licence, but most individual weapons do not have to be registered - New Zealand is one of the few countries where this is the case.
Applicants for a firearm licence must pass a background check of criminal and medical records, including factors such as mental health and domestic violence.
Once a licence has been issued, gun-owners can buy as many weapons as they want.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-47590685
The main suspect in the mosque shootings that killed 49 people in New Zealand on Friday has appeared in court on a single murder charge.
Australian Brenton Tarrant, 28, appeared in the dock in a white prison shirt and handcuffs. Further charges are expected to be made against him.
PM Jacinda Ardern said Mr Tarrant had five guns and a firearms licence, adding: "Our gun laws will change."
Two others are in custody. None of those detained had a criminal record.
Mr Tarrant was remanded in custody without plea and is due appear in court again on 5 April.
What are New Zealand's gun laws?
Speaking at a news conference on Saturday, Ms Ardern said that the guns used by the attacker appeared to have been modified, and that the suspect's car was full of weapons, suggesting "his intention to continue with his attack".
The prime minister also spoke about the importance of reuniting relatives with their loved ones "as quickly as possible", and said that bodies were still being removed from the Al Noor mosque - the site of the first attack.
She added that financial support would be made available to those who had lost someone on whom they were financially dependent.
The first victim of Friday's attack has been named by his family as Daoud Nabi, 71, who moved to New Zealand from Afghanistan in the 1980s.
A total of 48 people were wounded in the shootings. Among those injured are two young boys - aged two and 13. Eleven of those being treated at Christchurch Hospital are in a critical condition in intensive care, chief of surgery Greg Robertson said.
Bangladesh, India and Indonesia all say some of their citizens were killed in the shooting and others are unaccounted for.
On Saturday, Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel expressed "revulsion" at this "act of terrorism" and voiced solidarity with the victims.
"We have welcomed new people into our city. They are our friends, they are our neighbours," she told reporters. "We want to come together to support them."
She added that flags would fly at half-mast on government buildings in the city "until further notice".
Security remains tight across Christchurch. All mosques in New Zealand have been closed.
How events unfolded
The first report of an attack came from the Al Noor mosque in central Christchurch during Friday prayers at 13:40 (00:40 GMT).
A gunman drove to the front door, entered and fired on worshippers for about five minutes.
The gunman, who live-streamed the attack from a head-mounted camera, identified himself as Brenton Tarrant in the footage, which showed him shooting at men, women and children.
The gunman is then said to have driven about 5km (three miles) to another mosque in the suburb of Linwood where the second shooting occurred.
One witness described how one of the worshippers had managed to disarm the man, who ran to a waiting car outside.
Police say they recovered firearms from both mosques, and explosive devices were found in a car belonging to one of the suspects.
According to the latest census figures, Muslims make up about 1.1% of New Zealand's population of 4.25 million.
Numbers rose sharply as New Zealand took in refugees from various war-torn countries since the 1990s.
The main suspect
The main suspect had "travelled around the world with sporadic periods of time spent in New Zealand", Prime Minister Ardern told reporters.
"I would not describe him as a long-term resident," she said, without formally identifying him.
"The offender was in possession of a gun licence. I'm advised that this was acquired in November of 2017," Ms Ardern said.
She said New Zealand intelligence services had been stepping up investigations into far-right extremists, but added: "The individual charged with murder had not come to the attention of the intelligence community nor the police for extremism."
What is known about the suspects?
Before the attacks, social media accounts in the name of Brenton Tarrant were used to post a lengthy, racist document in which the author identified the mosques that were later attacked.
The man says he began planning an attack after visiting Europe in 2017 and being angered by events there.
The document is called "The Great Replacement" - a phrase that originated in France and has become a rallying cry for European anti-immigration extremists.
What are New Zealand's gun laws?
The minimum legal age to own a gun in New Zealand is 16, or 18 for military-style semi-automatic weapons.
All gun-owners must have a licence, but most individual weapons do not have to be registered - New Zealand is one of the few countries where this is the case.
Applicants for a firearm licence must pass a background check of criminal and medical records, including factors such as mental health and domestic violence.
Once a licence has been issued, gun-owners can buy as many weapons as they want.
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has comforted members of the Muslim community during a visit to a refugee centre in Christchurch following Friday's mosque attacks.
A tearful Ardern said she brought messages of love, support and grief on behalf of all New Zealanders to the crowd gathered at Canterbury Refugee Resettlement and Resources Centre.
"New Zealand is united in grief," she said.
"This is not New Zealand. The only part of the incident we have seen over the past 24 to 36 hours that is New Zealand - is the support that you are seeing now."
In total, the attacks claimed 49 lives and left 48 people injured. A 28-year-old man has been charged with murder over the attack.
At the centre, where she was joined by ministers and other politicians, she was asked for assurance around security and arrangements for mosques.
She was told there was "a fear in the community" from people who just wanted to safely celebrate culture and worship.
This is not Christchurch, this is not the New Zealand we know, she was told.
She said there would be police protection and there would be extra ACC staff to provide help and support to families of the victims, which would cover funeral costs.
A number of survivors of Friday's attack spoke about their experiences.
One man told the prime minister he was first on the scene and thought the attacker was a police man. A bullet scraped him.
Ardern was joined by Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters, National leader Simon Bridges, and Green Party leader James Shaw.
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The white supremacist suspected of killing 49 people at two mosques in Christchurch flashed a “white power” symbol as he appeared in court charged with murder.
Led in handcuffed, wearing a white police-issue tunic and with noticeable bruising on his upper lip, Brenton Tarrant, 28, stood in Christchurch district court as a formal charge of murder was read.
The judge, Paul Kellar, said it was “reasonable to assume” that Tarrant, a short, broad-shouldered man, would face further murder charges. Mr Kellar allowed photographs to be taken inside court on the condition that Tarrant’s features were obscured. However, that allowed the accused to present to the cameras a form of the “OK” hand signal that has been associated with white supremacists.
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/...uspect-shows-court-white-power-sign-qxnvdhdm0
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Christchurch mosque shootings: Who were the victims?
Forty-nine people are confirmed to have died in Friday's attack on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Officials are now carrying out the difficult task of identifying those who have died. No victims have yet been named officially.
But it's becoming clear they came from countries around the world, and that many of them were refugees who thought they had found safety in New Zealand.
Many families who have not yet made contact with their loved ones are enduring a terrible wait for news.
Here are some of the people reported as dead or missing so far.
Daoud Nabi, 71
Daoud Nadi was the first of the victims to be identified. He was born in Afghanistan but moved his family to New Zealand in the 1980s to escape the Soviet invasion.
He was an engineer, reportedly with a love of vintage cars, but in his retirement was a community leader in New Zealand. He was president of a local Afghan association and a known supporter of other migrant groups.
Daoud Nadi is believed to have thrown himself in front of other people in the mosque to protect them when the gunman burst in.
His son, Omar, told NBC News: "Whether you're from Palestine, Iraq, Syria - he's been the first person to hold his hand up."
Sayyad Milne, 14
Sayyad Milne wanted to be a footballer when he grew up.
On Friday he was at the Al Noor mosque with his mother. His father told New Zealand media on Saturday: " I haven't heard officially yet that he's actually passed but I know he has because he was seen.
"I remember him as my baby who I nearly lost when he was born.... A brave little soldier. It's so hard... to see him just gunned down by someone who didn't care about anyone or anything.
"I know where he is. I know he's at peace."
His half-sister Brydie Henry earlier told reporters he had last been seen "lying on the floor of the bloody mosque, bleeding from his lower body ".
"He's a regular, typical, Kiwi kid," she said.
Naeem Rashid
Naeem Rashid was originally from Abbottabad in Pakistan. He was a teacher in Christchurch.
In the video of the attack at the Al Noor mosque, Naeem Rashid is at one point seen attempting to tackle the gunman.
Mr Rashid was badly injured. He was taken to hospital but his family have told BBC Urdu he died. He is being widely hailed as a hero.
His brother, Khurshid Alam, said that "since childhood he used to say that you should spend your life helping others, and when you die people feel proud of you. So whatever he used to say, he did it".
Talha Rashid
Talha was Mr Rashid's oldest son. He was 11 when the family moved to New Zealand. The family told BBC Urdu the hospital had confirmed his death.
Friends said Talha had just got a new job, and was hoping to get married soon.
"A few days ago when I spoke to Naeem Rasheed, he told me about his plans to come to Pakistan and get his son married," said Talha's uncle in Lahore.
"But now we are making arrangements to bring the dead bodies of both father and son back to Pakistan."
Another of Mr Rashid's sons is being treated for his injuries.
Pakistani officials have not confirmed any deaths but say five Pakistanis are missing.
Hosne Ara, 42
Bangladesh consular officials in New Zealand say three people of Bangladeshi origin were killed. They have not given details.
Some relatives of people who were at the two mosques have been speaking to the media.
Hosne Ara is reported to have been in the women's area of the Al Noor mosque when she heard gunfire. Her husband, Farid Uddin, uses a wheelchair and was in the men's area.
"Immediately after hearing the sounds of shooting, she rushed to the spot to find out and save her husband, but received bullets and died ," her nephew told Bangladesh's New Age newspaper. Her husband reportedly survived.
"My hands were shaking so hard"
Khaled Mustafa
The group Syrian Solidarity New Zealand says Khaled Mustafa was killed at the Al Noor mosque.
Image copyright SSNZ Khaled Mustafa smiling and standing with a horse
Mr Mustafa was a refugee from the war in Syria and moved with his family in 2018 to New Zealand , which they considered a safe haven, said the group.
One of his teenage sons, who has not been identified, is still missing. Another son was badly injured and has undergone surgery.
Mucad Ibrahim, three
The family of one three-year-old boy, Mucad Ibrahim, say have not seen him since the shooting. They have not found him at hospitals treating the injured.
His brother, Abdi Ibrahim, told local media they believed Mucad was dead.
He said Mucad was "energetic, playful and liked to smile and laugh a lot".
Police have confirmed only that at least one child was killed and many were injured. None has been named.
Cashmere High School in Christchurch has confirmed that two of its current students and one graduate are missing. Another student is in hospital.
Amjad Hamid, 57
The doctor has not been seen since the attack at the mosque where he prayed every Friday. His family told New Zealand media they had checked the hospital and anywhere else they could think of, but hadn't found him. They believe he is dead.
"It's terrible... we were hoping to find a better future for us and for the children we were planning to have ," his wife, Hahan, told the New Zealand Herald. She described him as "a very kind man".
The couple moved to New Zealand 23 years ago, and had two sons. Mr Hamid specialised in cardiorespiratory illnesses for the Canterbury District Health Board.
"This is meant to be a safe country. New Zealand is changing forever," his son Husam Hamid said.
Afghan national, unknown name and age
The Afghan Association of New Zealand says the death of a second Afghan has been confirmed. Their name and age is not yet known.
Hussain al-Umari, 35
Each Friday, Hussain al-Umari would go to the mosque then would go to his parents' house for dinner.
He last spoke to his parents on Thursday. He was excited because they had just bought a new car.
Janna Ezat and Hazim al-Umari, who moved to New Zealand from the United Arab Emirates in the 1990s, have not heard from him since the attack.
Stuff.co.nz quoted them as saying he was "a kind guy" who "always tried to help people" .
Those missing have been listed as originating from countries including Jordan, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Saudi Arabia.
At least four people from Somalia were killed in the attacks. One of the buildings targeted, the Al Noor mosque, is co-run by Somalis.
The Red Cross website has listed people who were caught up in the shootings .
Survivors can register that they are alive to reassure relatives, while those looking for someone can record them as missing.
https://www.bbc.com/news/amp/world-asia-47593693?__twitter_impression=true
Forty-nine people are confirmed to have died in Friday's attack on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Officials are now carrying out the difficult task of identifying those who have died. No victims have yet been named officially.
But it's becoming clear they came from countries around the world, and that many of them were refugees who thought they had found safety in New Zealand.
Many families who have not yet made contact with their loved ones are enduring a terrible wait for news.
Here are some of the people reported as dead or missing so far.
Daoud Nabi, 71
Daoud Nadi was the first of the victims to be identified. He was born in Afghanistan but moved his family to New Zealand in the 1980s to escape the Soviet invasion.
He was an engineer, reportedly with a love of vintage cars, but in his retirement was a community leader in New Zealand. He was president of a local Afghan association and a known supporter of other migrant groups.
Daoud Nadi is believed to have thrown himself in front of other people in the mosque to protect them when the gunman burst in.
His son, Omar, told NBC News: "Whether you're from Palestine, Iraq, Syria - he's been the first person to hold his hand up."
Sayyad Milne, 14
Sayyad Milne wanted to be a footballer when he grew up.
On Friday he was at the Al Noor mosque with his mother. His father told New Zealand media on Saturday: " I haven't heard officially yet that he's actually passed but I know he has because he was seen.
"I remember him as my baby who I nearly lost when he was born.... A brave little soldier. It's so hard... to see him just gunned down by someone who didn't care about anyone or anything.
"I know where he is. I know he's at peace."
His half-sister Brydie Henry earlier told reporters he had last been seen "lying on the floor of the bloody mosque, bleeding from his lower body ".
"He's a regular, typical, Kiwi kid," she said.
Naeem Rashid
Naeem Rashid was originally from Abbottabad in Pakistan. He was a teacher in Christchurch.
In the video of the attack at the Al Noor mosque, Naeem Rashid is at one point seen attempting to tackle the gunman.
Mr Rashid was badly injured. He was taken to hospital but his family have told BBC Urdu he died. He is being widely hailed as a hero.
His brother, Khurshid Alam, said that "since childhood he used to say that you should spend your life helping others, and when you die people feel proud of you. So whatever he used to say, he did it".
Talha Rashid
Talha was Mr Rashid's oldest son. He was 11 when the family moved to New Zealand. The family told BBC Urdu the hospital had confirmed his death.
Friends said Talha had just got a new job, and was hoping to get married soon.
"A few days ago when I spoke to Naeem Rasheed, he told me about his plans to come to Pakistan and get his son married," said Talha's uncle in Lahore.
"But now we are making arrangements to bring the dead bodies of both father and son back to Pakistan."
Another of Mr Rashid's sons is being treated for his injuries.
Pakistani officials have not confirmed any deaths but say five Pakistanis are missing.
Hosne Ara, 42
Bangladesh consular officials in New Zealand say three people of Bangladeshi origin were killed. They have not given details.
Some relatives of people who were at the two mosques have been speaking to the media.
Hosne Ara is reported to have been in the women's area of the Al Noor mosque when she heard gunfire. Her husband, Farid Uddin, uses a wheelchair and was in the men's area.
"Immediately after hearing the sounds of shooting, she rushed to the spot to find out and save her husband, but received bullets and died ," her nephew told Bangladesh's New Age newspaper. Her husband reportedly survived.
"My hands were shaking so hard"
Khaled Mustafa
The group Syrian Solidarity New Zealand says Khaled Mustafa was killed at the Al Noor mosque.
Image copyright SSNZ Khaled Mustafa smiling and standing with a horse
Mr Mustafa was a refugee from the war in Syria and moved with his family in 2018 to New Zealand , which they considered a safe haven, said the group.
One of his teenage sons, who has not been identified, is still missing. Another son was badly injured and has undergone surgery.
Mucad Ibrahim, three
The family of one three-year-old boy, Mucad Ibrahim, say have not seen him since the shooting. They have not found him at hospitals treating the injured.
His brother, Abdi Ibrahim, told local media they believed Mucad was dead.
He said Mucad was "energetic, playful and liked to smile and laugh a lot".
Police have confirmed only that at least one child was killed and many were injured. None has been named.
Cashmere High School in Christchurch has confirmed that two of its current students and one graduate are missing. Another student is in hospital.
Amjad Hamid, 57
The doctor has not been seen since the attack at the mosque where he prayed every Friday. His family told New Zealand media they had checked the hospital and anywhere else they could think of, but hadn't found him. They believe he is dead.
"It's terrible... we were hoping to find a better future for us and for the children we were planning to have ," his wife, Hahan, told the New Zealand Herald. She described him as "a very kind man".
The couple moved to New Zealand 23 years ago, and had two sons. Mr Hamid specialised in cardiorespiratory illnesses for the Canterbury District Health Board.
"This is meant to be a safe country. New Zealand is changing forever," his son Husam Hamid said.
Afghan national, unknown name and age
The Afghan Association of New Zealand says the death of a second Afghan has been confirmed. Their name and age is not yet known.
Hussain al-Umari, 35
Each Friday, Hussain al-Umari would go to the mosque then would go to his parents' house for dinner.
He last spoke to his parents on Thursday. He was excited because they had just bought a new car.
Janna Ezat and Hazim al-Umari, who moved to New Zealand from the United Arab Emirates in the 1990s, have not heard from him since the attack.
Stuff.co.nz quoted them as saying he was "a kind guy" who "always tried to help people" .
Those missing have been listed as originating from countries including Jordan, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Saudi Arabia.
At least four people from Somalia were killed in the attacks. One of the buildings targeted, the Al Noor mosque, is co-run by Somalis.
The Red Cross website has listed people who were caught up in the shootings .
Survivors can register that they are alive to reassure relatives, while those looking for someone can record them as missing.
https://www.bbc.com/news/amp/world-asia-47593693?__twitter_impression=true
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The white supremacist suspected of killing 49 people at two mosques in Christchurch flashed a “white power” symbol as he appeared in court charged with murder.
Led in handcuffed, wearing a white police-issue tunic and with noticeable bruising on his upper lip, Brenton Tarrant, 28, stood in Christchurch district court as a formal charge of murder was read.
The judge, Paul Kellar, said it was “reasonable to assume” that Tarrant, a short, broad-shouldered man, would face further murder charges. Mr Kellar allowed photographs to be taken inside court on the condition that Tarrant’s features were obscured. However, that allowed the accused to present to the cameras a form of the “OK” hand signal that has been associated with white supremacists.
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/...uspect-shows-court-white-power-sign-qxnvdhdm0
Was there more than one shooter?
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Fatalities after a terrorist attack at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand
Pardon my ignorance on this guys, but how did it end? Who caught him and who snatched his gun? Also, did the police open fire at him? Just can´t get it as to how it all ended.
Pardon my ignorance on this guys, but how did it end? Who caught him and who snatched his gun? Also, did the police open fire at him? Just can´t get it as to how it all ended.
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NZ have such a gem for PM.
She’s getting high praise from every corner of the world, rightfully so.
A true uniter.
She’s getting high praise from every corner of the world, rightfully so.
A true uniter.
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UK Paper headlines this morning.
Just 1 paper uses the word *Terrorist*, and this in the context of Social media!!!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-47592281
Once again had the attacker been brown with a beard, the headlines would be very different.
Just 1 paper uses the word *Terrorist*, and this in the context of Social media!!!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-47592281
Once again had the attacker been brown with a beard, the headlines would be very different.
Easy to look great after an event like this. Say the right things and the people will love you.
What was the timeline of attacks?
Which mosque he attacked first; the one where he killed 41 people or the one where he killed 7 people?
We know he made a video of attack on the mosque where he killed 41 people. Did he also made a video of attack on the mosque where he killed 7 people?
Which mosque he attacked first; the one where he killed 41 people or the one where he killed 7 people?
We know he made a video of attack on the mosque where he killed 41 people. Did he also made a video of attack on the mosque where he killed 7 people?
The same papers haven't used the word "terrorist" in their headline for any of the last 3 major terror attacks in the UK carried out by a Muslim/someone who claims to be Muslim.
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Maybe but actually she’s a progressive politician before this happened.
And her words and compassion have been really good.
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What is the likely punishment?
[MENTION=132954]Aman[/MENTION] and [MENTION=129927]space[/MENTION]-cat ?
It would be shocking if this guy gets a lifetime sentence which will be funded by the tax money which will come from the victim's families.
[MENTION=132954]Aman[/MENTION] and [MENTION=129927]space[/MENTION]-cat ?
It would be shocking if this guy gets a lifetime sentence which will be funded by the tax money which will come from the victim's families.
That is it. Life imprisonment. NZ doesnt have death penalty
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/london-mosque-attack-cannon-street-muslim-islam-a8825541.html
Things are getting worst as it seems. This just occured in UK. With WC just around the corner, I don't feel that excited about it anymore, mainly for asian-muslim players security. Even non muslim players maybe targeted because of their skin color. Quite horrible news. All in all, cricket is suffering from this.
Things are getting worst as it seems. This just occured in UK. With WC just around the corner, I don't feel that excited about it anymore, mainly for asian-muslim players security. Even non muslim players maybe targeted because of their skin color. Quite horrible news. All in all, cricket is suffering from this.
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So soft. The killer will live comfortably.
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It would be absolute injustice to the victims and their families if this guy lives in prison on tax money being fed food food.
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All that would happen otherwise is that an equal or larger amount of money would be used for court appeal after court appeal, time in prison for years and years and eventually (if it hasn’t already been overturned) his execution - then his funeral and cremation/burial.
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Really impressed by NZ PM... She is a gem of a person. I only had a vague knowledge of her existence before this event mainly because she was in the news for being the first (or one of the first) female PMs to give birth while in office. Her strength of character in face of disaster is excellent to see.
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The white supremacist suspected of killing 49 people at two mosques in Christchurch flashed a “white power” symbol as he appeared in court charged with murder.
Led in handcuffed, wearing a white police-issue tunic and with noticeable bruising on his upper lip, Brenton Tarrant, 28, stood in Christchurch district court as a formal charge of murder was read.
The judge, Paul Kellar, said it was “reasonable to assume” that Tarrant, a short, broad-shouldered man, would face further murder charges. Mr Kellar allowed photographs to be taken inside court on the condition that Tarrant’s features were obscured. However, that allowed the accused to present to the cameras a form of the “OK” hand signal that has been associated with white supremacists.
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/...uspect-shows-court-white-power-sign-qxnvdhdm0
Anyone know the reason to why his face is blurred out? It's the same on TV.
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He wanted the world to see him. This is smart by blurring his face..the less media attention and less debates, the better it will be.
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Can't tell if he works out really hard or has man boobs. The jumpsuit does him no favours.
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Makes sense, but his face is clearly shown in newspapers.
The white supremacist suspected of killing 49 people at two mosques in Christchurch flashed a “white power” symbol as he appeared in court charged with murder.
Led in handcuffed, wearing a white police-issue tunic and with noticeable bruising on his upper lip, Brenton Tarrant, 28, stood in Christchurch district court as a formal charge of murder was read.
The judge, Paul Kellar, said it was “reasonable to assume” that Tarrant, a short, broad-shouldered man, would face further murder charges. Mr Kellar allowed photographs to be taken inside court on the condition that Tarrant’s features were obscured. However, that allowed the accused to present to the cameras a form of the “OK” hand signal that has been associated with white supremacists.
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/...uspect-shows-court-white-power-sign-qxnvdhdm0
Kids here do that symbol in the uk ALL the time. If u look at it u get punched.
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yeah , that's what it is . Don;t know how its a WP symbol . The guy is a walking meme .
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A non-Muslim footballer in New Zealand, Kosta Barbarouses pays his respects to the victims of the Christchurch terrorist attack by performing a Sajdah after scoring a goal <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ChristchurchTerrorAttack?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ChristchurchTerrorAttack</a> <a href="https://t.co/ckAxw8cR5q">pic.twitter.com/ckAxw8cR5q</a></p>— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saj_PakPassion/status/1106969201858801664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 16, 2019</a></blockquote>
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Christchurch mosque shootings: Who were the victims?
Christchurch mosque shootings: Who were the victims?
Forty-nine people are confirmed to have died in Friday's attack on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Officials are now carrying out the difficult task of identifying those who have died. No victims have yet been named officially.
But it's becoming clear they came from countries around the world, and that many of them were refugees who thought they had found safety in New Zealand.
Many families who have not yet made contact with their loved ones are enduring a terrible wait for news.
Here are some of the people reported as dead or missing so far.
Mucad Ibrahim, three
Mucad has not been seen since shooting began at Deans Avenue mosque.
He was visiting with his brother, Abdi, and their father, both of whom fled the attack.
The family have checked hospitals treating the injured but have not found him.
"We're most likely thinking he's one of the people who has died at the mosque ... at this stage everyone's saying he's dead," his brother Abdi told local news site Stuff.
"It's been pretty tough, a lot of people are ringing me asking if you need help. It's been hard at the moment, [we've] never dealt with this."
He said Mucad was "energetic, playful and liked to smile and laugh a lot".
Police have confirmed only that at least one child was killed and many were injured. None has been named.
Cashmere High School in Christchurch has confirmed that two of its current students and one graduate are missing. Another student is in hospital.
Daoud Nabi, 71
Daoud Nadi was the first of the victims to be identified. He was born in Afghanistan but moved his family to New Zealand in the 1980s to escape the Soviet invasion.
He was an engineer, reportedly with a love of vintage cars, but in his retirement was a community leader in New Zealand. He was president of a local Afghan association and a known supporter of other migrant groups.
Daoud Nadi is believed to have thrown himself in front of other people in the mosque to protect them when the gunman burst in.
His son, Omar, told NBC News: "Whether you're from Palestine, Iraq, Syria - he's been the first person to hold his hand up."
Sayyad Milne, 14
Sayyad Milne wanted to be a footballer when he grew up.
On Friday he was at the Al Noor mosque with his mother. His father told New Zealand media on Saturday: "I haven't heard officially yet that he's actually passed but I know he has because he was seen.
"I remember him as my baby who I nearly lost when he was born.... A brave little soldier. It's so hard... to see him just gunned down by someone who didn't care about anyone or anything.
"I know where he is. I know he's at peace."
His half-sister Brydie Henry earlier told reporters he had last been seen "lying on the floor of the bloody mosque, bleeding from his lower body".
"He's a regular, typical, Kiwi kid," she said.
Naeem Rashid, 50
Naeem Rashid was originally from Abbottabad in Pakistan. He was a teacher in Christchurch.
In the video of the attack at the Al Noor mosque, Naeem Rashid is at one point seen attempting to tackle the gunman.
Mr Rashid was badly injured. He was taken to hospital and Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has confirmed his death. He is being widely hailed as a hero.
His brother, Khurshid Alam, said he was proud of his actions after seeing the video.
"He was a brave person, and I've heard from a few people there, there were few witnesses… they've said he saved a few lives there by trying to stop that guy," Mr Alam told the BBC.
"It's a still a shock for us, whatever hero he becomes… it's our pride now, but still the loss. It's like cutting your limb off."
He will be buried in Christchurch instead of his home town, according to Pakistan's MOFA.
Talha Rashid, 21
Talha was Mr Rashid's oldest son. He was 11 when the family moved to New Zealand.
Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed his death.
Friends said Talha had just got a new job, and was hoping to get married soon.
"A few days ago when I spoke to Naeem Rasheed, he told me about his plans to come to Pakistan and get his son married," said Talha's uncle in Lahore.
"But now we are making arrangements to bring the dead bodies of both father and son back to Pakistan."
Another of Mr Rashid's sons is being treated for his injuries.
Farhaj Ahsan, 30
An Indian national, Mr Ahsan moved from Hyderabad 10 years ago and worked as an electrical engineer.
He was married with two young children: a three-year-old daughter and six-month-old son.
His family had been informed of his death by the New Zealand authorities, his brother Kashif told the BBC.
"Nobody was imagining in New Zealand - which is a peace-loving country - such situation arises," his father Sayeeduddin told BBC Telugu.
Hosne Ara, 42
Bangladesh consular officials in New Zealand say three people of Bangladeshi origin were killed. They have not given details.
Some relatives of people who were at the two mosques have been speaking to the media.
Social media races to take down attack video
Hosne Ara is reported to have been in the women's area of the Al Noor mosque when she heard gunfire. Her husband, Farid Uddin, uses a wheelchair and was in the men's area.
"Immediately after hearing the sounds of shooting, she rushed to the spot to find out and save her husband, but received bullets and died," her nephew told Bangladesh's New Age newspaper. Her husband reportedly survived.
Khaled Mustafa
The group Syrian Solidarity New Zealand says Khaled Mustafa was killed at the Al Noor mosque.
Mr Mustafa was a refugee from the war in Syria and moved with his family in 2018 to New Zealand, which they considered a safe haven, said the group.
One of his teenage sons, who has not been identified, is still missing. Another son was badly injured and has undergone surgery.
Amjad Hamid, 57
The doctor has not been seen since the attack at the mosque where he prayed every Friday. His family told New Zealand media they had checked the hospital and anywhere else they could think of, but hadn't found him. They believe he is dead.
"It's terrible... we were hoping to find a better future for us and for the children we were planning to have," his wife, Hahan, told the New Zealand Herald. She described him as "a very kind man".
The couple moved to New Zealand 23 years ago, and had two sons. Mr Hamid specialised in cardiorespiratory illnesses for the Canterbury District Health Board.
"This is meant to be a safe country. New Zealand is changing forever," his son Husam Hamid said.
Afghan national, unknown name and age
The Afghan Association of New Zealand says the death of a second Afghan has been confirmed. Their name and age is not yet known.
Hussain al-Umari, 35
Each Friday, Hussain al-Umari would go to the mosque then would go to his parents' house for dinner.
He last spoke to his parents on Thursday. He was excited because they had just bought a new car.
Janna Ezat and Hazim al-Umari, who moved to New Zealand from the United Arab Emirates in the 1990s, have not heard from him since the attack.
Stuff.co.nz quoted them as saying he was "a kind guy" who "always tried to help people".
Lilik Abdul Hamid, unknown age
Also known as Muhammad Abdul Hamid, Mr Hamid is the first Indonesian confirmed dead in the attack.
Seven other Indonesians were at the two mosques.
Five have reported their safety to Indonesia's embassy in New Zealand, according to the country's ambassador Tantowi Yahya.
Four other Pakistani nationals, unknown ages
Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the deaths of four other men: Sohail Shahid, Syed Jahandad Ali, Syed Areeb Ahmed and Mahboob Haroon. Their ages are all unconfirmed.
Three others reported missing are "still being identified", according to spokesman Mohammad Faisal.
Four Egyptian nationals
Egypt's Ministry of Manpower and Immigration has confirmed the deaths of four men.
They were named in a Facebook post as Munir Suleiman, Ahmad Gamaluddin Abdel Ghani, Ashraf al-Morsi and Ashraf al-Masri.
Four Jordanian nationals
Jordan's Foreign Ministry has announced the deaths of four of its nationals but not named any victims.
Five other citizens were wounded and are receiving treatment.
Those missing have been listed as originating from countries including Jordan, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Fiji and Saudi Arabia.
At least four people from Somalia were killed in the attacks. One of the buildings targeted, the Al Noor mosque, is co-run by Somalis.
The Red Cross website has listed people who were caught up in the shootings.
Survivors can register that they are alive to reassure relatives, while those looking for someone can record them as missing.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-47593693
Christchurch mosque shootings: Who were the victims?
Forty-nine people are confirmed to have died in Friday's attack on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Officials are now carrying out the difficult task of identifying those who have died. No victims have yet been named officially.
But it's becoming clear they came from countries around the world, and that many of them were refugees who thought they had found safety in New Zealand.
Many families who have not yet made contact with their loved ones are enduring a terrible wait for news.
Here are some of the people reported as dead or missing so far.
Mucad Ibrahim, three
Mucad has not been seen since shooting began at Deans Avenue mosque.
He was visiting with his brother, Abdi, and their father, both of whom fled the attack.
The family have checked hospitals treating the injured but have not found him.
"We're most likely thinking he's one of the people who has died at the mosque ... at this stage everyone's saying he's dead," his brother Abdi told local news site Stuff.
"It's been pretty tough, a lot of people are ringing me asking if you need help. It's been hard at the moment, [we've] never dealt with this."
He said Mucad was "energetic, playful and liked to smile and laugh a lot".
Police have confirmed only that at least one child was killed and many were injured. None has been named.
Cashmere High School in Christchurch has confirmed that two of its current students and one graduate are missing. Another student is in hospital.
Daoud Nabi, 71
Daoud Nadi was the first of the victims to be identified. He was born in Afghanistan but moved his family to New Zealand in the 1980s to escape the Soviet invasion.
He was an engineer, reportedly with a love of vintage cars, but in his retirement was a community leader in New Zealand. He was president of a local Afghan association and a known supporter of other migrant groups.
Daoud Nadi is believed to have thrown himself in front of other people in the mosque to protect them when the gunman burst in.
His son, Omar, told NBC News: "Whether you're from Palestine, Iraq, Syria - he's been the first person to hold his hand up."
Sayyad Milne, 14
Sayyad Milne wanted to be a footballer when he grew up.
On Friday he was at the Al Noor mosque with his mother. His father told New Zealand media on Saturday: "I haven't heard officially yet that he's actually passed but I know he has because he was seen.
"I remember him as my baby who I nearly lost when he was born.... A brave little soldier. It's so hard... to see him just gunned down by someone who didn't care about anyone or anything.
"I know where he is. I know he's at peace."
His half-sister Brydie Henry earlier told reporters he had last been seen "lying on the floor of the bloody mosque, bleeding from his lower body".
"He's a regular, typical, Kiwi kid," she said.
Naeem Rashid, 50
Naeem Rashid was originally from Abbottabad in Pakistan. He was a teacher in Christchurch.
In the video of the attack at the Al Noor mosque, Naeem Rashid is at one point seen attempting to tackle the gunman.
Mr Rashid was badly injured. He was taken to hospital and Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has confirmed his death. He is being widely hailed as a hero.
His brother, Khurshid Alam, said he was proud of his actions after seeing the video.
"He was a brave person, and I've heard from a few people there, there were few witnesses… they've said he saved a few lives there by trying to stop that guy," Mr Alam told the BBC.
"It's a still a shock for us, whatever hero he becomes… it's our pride now, but still the loss. It's like cutting your limb off."
He will be buried in Christchurch instead of his home town, according to Pakistan's MOFA.
Talha Rashid, 21
Talha was Mr Rashid's oldest son. He was 11 when the family moved to New Zealand.
Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed his death.
Friends said Talha had just got a new job, and was hoping to get married soon.
"A few days ago when I spoke to Naeem Rasheed, he told me about his plans to come to Pakistan and get his son married," said Talha's uncle in Lahore.
"But now we are making arrangements to bring the dead bodies of both father and son back to Pakistan."
Another of Mr Rashid's sons is being treated for his injuries.
Farhaj Ahsan, 30
An Indian national, Mr Ahsan moved from Hyderabad 10 years ago and worked as an electrical engineer.
He was married with two young children: a three-year-old daughter and six-month-old son.
His family had been informed of his death by the New Zealand authorities, his brother Kashif told the BBC.
"Nobody was imagining in New Zealand - which is a peace-loving country - such situation arises," his father Sayeeduddin told BBC Telugu.
Hosne Ara, 42
Bangladesh consular officials in New Zealand say three people of Bangladeshi origin were killed. They have not given details.
Some relatives of people who were at the two mosques have been speaking to the media.
Social media races to take down attack video
Hosne Ara is reported to have been in the women's area of the Al Noor mosque when she heard gunfire. Her husband, Farid Uddin, uses a wheelchair and was in the men's area.
"Immediately after hearing the sounds of shooting, she rushed to the spot to find out and save her husband, but received bullets and died," her nephew told Bangladesh's New Age newspaper. Her husband reportedly survived.
Khaled Mustafa
The group Syrian Solidarity New Zealand says Khaled Mustafa was killed at the Al Noor mosque.
Mr Mustafa was a refugee from the war in Syria and moved with his family in 2018 to New Zealand, which they considered a safe haven, said the group.
One of his teenage sons, who has not been identified, is still missing. Another son was badly injured and has undergone surgery.
Amjad Hamid, 57
The doctor has not been seen since the attack at the mosque where he prayed every Friday. His family told New Zealand media they had checked the hospital and anywhere else they could think of, but hadn't found him. They believe he is dead.
"It's terrible... we were hoping to find a better future for us and for the children we were planning to have," his wife, Hahan, told the New Zealand Herald. She described him as "a very kind man".
The couple moved to New Zealand 23 years ago, and had two sons. Mr Hamid specialised in cardiorespiratory illnesses for the Canterbury District Health Board.
"This is meant to be a safe country. New Zealand is changing forever," his son Husam Hamid said.
Afghan national, unknown name and age
The Afghan Association of New Zealand says the death of a second Afghan has been confirmed. Their name and age is not yet known.
Hussain al-Umari, 35
Each Friday, Hussain al-Umari would go to the mosque then would go to his parents' house for dinner.
He last spoke to his parents on Thursday. He was excited because they had just bought a new car.
Janna Ezat and Hazim al-Umari, who moved to New Zealand from the United Arab Emirates in the 1990s, have not heard from him since the attack.
Stuff.co.nz quoted them as saying he was "a kind guy" who "always tried to help people".
Lilik Abdul Hamid, unknown age
Also known as Muhammad Abdul Hamid, Mr Hamid is the first Indonesian confirmed dead in the attack.
Seven other Indonesians were at the two mosques.
Five have reported their safety to Indonesia's embassy in New Zealand, according to the country's ambassador Tantowi Yahya.
Four other Pakistani nationals, unknown ages
Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the deaths of four other men: Sohail Shahid, Syed Jahandad Ali, Syed Areeb Ahmed and Mahboob Haroon. Their ages are all unconfirmed.
Three others reported missing are "still being identified", according to spokesman Mohammad Faisal.
Four Egyptian nationals
Egypt's Ministry of Manpower and Immigration has confirmed the deaths of four men.
They were named in a Facebook post as Munir Suleiman, Ahmad Gamaluddin Abdel Ghani, Ashraf al-Morsi and Ashraf al-Masri.
Four Jordanian nationals
Jordan's Foreign Ministry has announced the deaths of four of its nationals but not named any victims.
Five other citizens were wounded and are receiving treatment.
Those missing have been listed as originating from countries including Jordan, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Fiji and Saudi Arabia.
At least four people from Somalia were killed in the attacks. One of the buildings targeted, the Al Noor mosque, is co-run by Somalis.
The Red Cross website has listed people who were caught up in the shootings.
Survivors can register that they are alive to reassure relatives, while those looking for someone can record them as missing.
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Heartbreaking reading above names.
Heartbreaking reading above names.
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NZ terror suspect 'must have been influenced by British far right'
The United States and other allies are looking into the travel history of the suspected gunman in the New Zealand massacre to see if he met others who share his extreme views.
Bulgaria said it had launched an investigation into the movements of Brenton Tarrant after revealing he had rented a car in the Balkan state last November to visit more than a dozen cities.
Interior minister Mladen Marinov said: "We are working on determining the locations he visited, the places he used as accommodation, tracing every single step he made with all the data we can collect.
"One of our main tasks is to determine whether he had contacts with Bulgarian citizens and were there local people who escorted him."
Chief prosecutor Sotir Tsatsarov said Tarrant was in the country from 9 to 15 November. He visited a number of historic sites, appearing interested in battles between Christians and the Ottoman army.
Bulgaria said it was coordinating its efforts with counter-terrorism teams from other countries, including the United States.
It also revealed Tarrant went to Hungary after Bulgaria.
And he took a trip to the region in 2016, visiting Serbia at the end of that year as well as travelling by bus through Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia.
"Credit cards are being checked so we can track the shooter's exact route," Mr Tsatsarov said on Friday night. "The investigation is ongoing."
Raised in the Australian town of Grafton, Tarrant worked at a fitness centre.
It is not known when his white supremacist thinking started and he was not on any New Zealand or Australian terrorist watch-list.
But Tarrant travelled around the world following the death of his father from cancer in 2010.
Pictures have emerged of him in Pakistan last October, and possibly even in North Korea.
He also went at least twice to Turkey in 2016 and travelled around western Europe the following year, including to France, Spain and Portugal.
In a hate-filled manifesto published online, Tarrant claimed three events in Europe in the spring of 2017 turned him to violence.
The first was an attack in Stockholm by an Islamist extremist who killed five people, including an 11-year-old girl.
The next was the election victory of French President Emmanuel Macron against the right-wing Marine Le Pen, even though he also dismissed her as "feckless".
What he described as the final push was seeing immigrant communities on his travels across eastern France in May of that year.
Olivier Guitta, head of geopolitical risk company GlobalStrat, said the far right has strong roots in France.
"He was obviously radicalised and this [his visit to France] was a field trip, if you will, to basically convince him that his views were right on target," he said.
Tarrant posted a series of videos and articles linked to right-wing extremism in Britain in the three days leading up to the attack on Friday.
He shared links on his Facebook page to speeches by British fascist leader Sir Oswald Mosley, a man whose beliefs he said he most closely shared.
The suspect also posted an official British Army advert designed to show religious diversity by portraying a Muslim British soldier praying.
But Tarrant wrote: "Is it considered green on blue if they wear the same uniforms?"
In addition, the Australian-born suspect shared an Office for National Statistics document charting the ethnic breakup of the UK population.
The echo of British far-right ideology is a concern, according to General Sir Richard Barrons, a former commander of the military's Joint Forces Command.
"I am sure there must have been an influence [from the British far right]," he said.
"These extreme ideas are generally not ones you conceive of yourself.
"You are generally influenced by events or people so I suspect there has been a degree of radicalisation."
https://news.sky.com/story/nz-terror-suspect-must-have-been-influenced-by-british-far-right-11667808
The United States and other allies are looking into the travel history of the suspected gunman in the New Zealand massacre to see if he met others who share his extreme views.
Bulgaria said it had launched an investigation into the movements of Brenton Tarrant after revealing he had rented a car in the Balkan state last November to visit more than a dozen cities.
Interior minister Mladen Marinov said: "We are working on determining the locations he visited, the places he used as accommodation, tracing every single step he made with all the data we can collect.
"One of our main tasks is to determine whether he had contacts with Bulgarian citizens and were there local people who escorted him."
Chief prosecutor Sotir Tsatsarov said Tarrant was in the country from 9 to 15 November. He visited a number of historic sites, appearing interested in battles between Christians and the Ottoman army.
Bulgaria said it was coordinating its efforts with counter-terrorism teams from other countries, including the United States.
It also revealed Tarrant went to Hungary after Bulgaria.
And he took a trip to the region in 2016, visiting Serbia at the end of that year as well as travelling by bus through Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia.
"Credit cards are being checked so we can track the shooter's exact route," Mr Tsatsarov said on Friday night. "The investigation is ongoing."
Raised in the Australian town of Grafton, Tarrant worked at a fitness centre.
It is not known when his white supremacist thinking started and he was not on any New Zealand or Australian terrorist watch-list.
But Tarrant travelled around the world following the death of his father from cancer in 2010.
Pictures have emerged of him in Pakistan last October, and possibly even in North Korea.
He also went at least twice to Turkey in 2016 and travelled around western Europe the following year, including to France, Spain and Portugal.
In a hate-filled manifesto published online, Tarrant claimed three events in Europe in the spring of 2017 turned him to violence.
The first was an attack in Stockholm by an Islamist extremist who killed five people, including an 11-year-old girl.
The next was the election victory of French President Emmanuel Macron against the right-wing Marine Le Pen, even though he also dismissed her as "feckless".
What he described as the final push was seeing immigrant communities on his travels across eastern France in May of that year.
Olivier Guitta, head of geopolitical risk company GlobalStrat, said the far right has strong roots in France.
"He was obviously radicalised and this [his visit to France] was a field trip, if you will, to basically convince him that his views were right on target," he said.
Tarrant posted a series of videos and articles linked to right-wing extremism in Britain in the three days leading up to the attack on Friday.
He shared links on his Facebook page to speeches by British fascist leader Sir Oswald Mosley, a man whose beliefs he said he most closely shared.
The suspect also posted an official British Army advert designed to show religious diversity by portraying a Muslim British soldier praying.
But Tarrant wrote: "Is it considered green on blue if they wear the same uniforms?"
In addition, the Australian-born suspect shared an Office for National Statistics document charting the ethnic breakup of the UK population.
The echo of British far-right ideology is a concern, according to General Sir Richard Barrons, a former commander of the military's Joint Forces Command.
"I am sure there must have been an influence [from the British far right]," he said.
"These extreme ideas are generally not ones you conceive of yourself.
"You are generally influenced by events or people so I suspect there has been a degree of radicalisation."
https://news.sky.com/story/nz-terror-suspect-must-have-been-influenced-by-british-far-right-11667808
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May Allah give patience to the loved ones of the shaheeds and keep us all on the right path. Ameen!
May Allah give patience to the loved ones of the shaheeds and keep us all on the right path. Ameen!
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May they all rest in peace.
The reaction by the people here in New Zealand has been extremely reassuring for us Muslims living here. From big turnouts at vigils, to people bringing us flowers, everyone is shocked and extremely sympathetic towards the Muslim community. While recognizing this as an attack on Muslims, the people here are treating it like an attack on New Zealand, New Zealand values, and all New Zealanders, and are equally as shocked and in grief as the Muslim community.
The reaction by the people here in New Zealand has been extremely reassuring for us Muslims living here. From big turnouts at vigils, to people bringing us flowers, everyone is shocked and extremely sympathetic towards the Muslim community. While recognizing this as an attack on Muslims, the people here are treating it like an attack on New Zealand, New Zealand values, and all New Zealanders, and are equally as shocked and in grief as the Muslim community.
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The man charged over Friday's twin mosque attacks in the New Zealand city of Christchurch is believed to have acted alone, police say.
Australian Brenton Tarrant, 28, a self-described white supremacist, live-streamed the attack on Facebook.
Three others arrested afterwards are not believed to have been involved, Police Commissioner Mike Bush said, but added that he could not be conclusive.
Fifty people were killed and 50 injured in what is New Zealand's worst attack.
Some 34 people remain in hospital receiving treatment for injuries ranging from severe gunshot wounds to "relatively superficial soft tissue injuries", authorities said.
What is the latest?
Speaking to reporters on Sunday, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said that cabinet meetings would take place on Monday to discuss issues including gun policy reform. "There will be changes to our gun laws," she said. She added that parliament would pay tribute to victims in the house on Tuesday.
Ms Ardern said she expected the bodies of all those killed to be returned to their families by Wednesday.
She also said that "there are further questions to be answered" regarding the role of social media sites such as Facebook, which was used to broadcast live footage of the attacks.
"These social media platforms have a wide reach, and this is a problem that goes way beyond New Zealand," she said.
Meanwhile, Facebook has said that as many as 1.5m videos of the attack were removed from its platform in the first 24 hours. It said it was also removing "all edited versions of the video that do not show graphic content".
Ms Ardern confirmed that her office had received a document from the suspect nine minutes before the attacks began, but that it did not contain any specific details, such as a location. She said it was forwarded to the security services within two minutes.
Separately, Commissioner Bush said that authorities were working as fast as they could to finish formally identifying the victims of the attacks at the Al Noor and Linwood mosques.
He added that it was a sensitive process and that he was "aware of the cultural and religious needs".
Who has been linked to the attacks?
On Saturday, the main suspect appeared in court in a white prison shirt and handcuffs, smiling for the cameras.
He has been charged with one count of murder - with more charges expected to follow.
Commissioner Bush told a news conference that the 28-year-old was the only person charged with carrying out the shootings.
"He was stopped because he was believed to be a direct threat, our staff acted with absolute courage in intervening and had to use some force... they put themselves in harm's way to stop any further attack - and I do believe they did prevent further attacks," he said.
Commissioner Bush said police did not believe that two people arrested near the scene were involved. A woman was released without charge and a man was charged with firearms offences.
An 18-year-old was also arrested but his involvement was said to be "tangential" and he would appear in court on Monday, Commissioner Bush added.
However he cautioned: "I will not be saying anything conclusive until we are absolutely convinced as to how many people were involved."
None of those detained had a criminal record.
Mr Tarrant has been remanded in custody without a plea and is due to appear in court again on 5 April.
The presiding judge ruled that the suspect's face should be pixellated in photographs and moving images to preserve his fair trial rights.
Ms Ardern said Mr Tarrant had a firearms licence and owned five guns.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-47599586
Australian Brenton Tarrant, 28, a self-described white supremacist, live-streamed the attack on Facebook.
Three others arrested afterwards are not believed to have been involved, Police Commissioner Mike Bush said, but added that he could not be conclusive.
Fifty people were killed and 50 injured in what is New Zealand's worst attack.
Some 34 people remain in hospital receiving treatment for injuries ranging from severe gunshot wounds to "relatively superficial soft tissue injuries", authorities said.
What is the latest?
Speaking to reporters on Sunday, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said that cabinet meetings would take place on Monday to discuss issues including gun policy reform. "There will be changes to our gun laws," she said. She added that parliament would pay tribute to victims in the house on Tuesday.
Ms Ardern said she expected the bodies of all those killed to be returned to their families by Wednesday.
She also said that "there are further questions to be answered" regarding the role of social media sites such as Facebook, which was used to broadcast live footage of the attacks.
"These social media platforms have a wide reach, and this is a problem that goes way beyond New Zealand," she said.
Meanwhile, Facebook has said that as many as 1.5m videos of the attack were removed from its platform in the first 24 hours. It said it was also removing "all edited versions of the video that do not show graphic content".
Ms Ardern confirmed that her office had received a document from the suspect nine minutes before the attacks began, but that it did not contain any specific details, such as a location. She said it was forwarded to the security services within two minutes.
Separately, Commissioner Bush said that authorities were working as fast as they could to finish formally identifying the victims of the attacks at the Al Noor and Linwood mosques.
He added that it was a sensitive process and that he was "aware of the cultural and religious needs".
Who has been linked to the attacks?
On Saturday, the main suspect appeared in court in a white prison shirt and handcuffs, smiling for the cameras.
He has been charged with one count of murder - with more charges expected to follow.
Commissioner Bush told a news conference that the 28-year-old was the only person charged with carrying out the shootings.
"He was stopped because he was believed to be a direct threat, our staff acted with absolute courage in intervening and had to use some force... they put themselves in harm's way to stop any further attack - and I do believe they did prevent further attacks," he said.
Commissioner Bush said police did not believe that two people arrested near the scene were involved. A woman was released without charge and a man was charged with firearms offences.
An 18-year-old was also arrested but his involvement was said to be "tangential" and he would appear in court on Monday, Commissioner Bush added.
However he cautioned: "I will not be saying anything conclusive until we are absolutely convinced as to how many people were involved."
None of those detained had a criminal record.
Mr Tarrant has been remanded in custody without a plea and is due to appear in court again on 5 April.
The presiding judge ruled that the suspect's face should be pixellated in photographs and moving images to preserve his fair trial rights.
Ms Ardern said Mr Tarrant had a firearms licence and owned five guns.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We stand ready to extend all our support to the families of Pakistani victims of the terrorist attack in Christchurch. Pakistan is proud of Mian Naeem Rashid who was martyred trying to tackle the White Supremacist terrorist & his courage will be recognized with a national award.</p>— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI/status/1107144298565431301?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2019</a></blockquote>
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Foreign Office has confirmed that nine Pakistanis were martyred in Friday's terrorist attack on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand.
The names of Pakistanis who lost their lives in Friday's attack are:
Mr Sohail Shahid
Syed Jahandad Ali
Syed Areeb Ahmed
Mr Mahboob Haroon
Mr Naeem Rashid
Mr Talha Naeem
Mr Zeeshan Raza
Mr Ghulam Hussain
Ms Karam
Christchurch. Forty-one people lost their lives at the Al Noor Mosque, while seven more died at a mosque in the suburb of Linwood.
Earlier, FO spokesperson said Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi had directed for all possible help and assistance to the families of the deceased and missing Pakistani citizens.
Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua also spoke to New Zealand ambassador in Tehran Hamish MacMaster, who is also accredited to Pakistan, via telephone, Dr Faisal said.
The foreign secretary conveyed condolences on the tragic loss of lives in the terrorist attack in Christchurch and requested for facilitation in assisting families of affected Pakistanis.
'Bodies of four martyrs to be brought to Pakistan'
Speaking exclusively to Geo News, Qureshi said that families of four Pakistani martyrs of Christchurch terror attack had requested for bringing bodies of their loved ones to Pakistan, while relatives of two victims wanted their burial in New Zealand.
He said the government would fully cooperate in bringing the bodies of four Pakistani martyrs back to country.
Pakistani Naeem Rashid, who attempted to stop the white supremacist terrorist who opened fire at the Al Noor mosque, and his son were among those who lost their lives at the mosque.
Fifty people were shot dead by 28-year-old right-wing extremist Brenton Tarrant, who attacked two mosques in Christchurch: the Al Noor Mosque, and another mosque in the suburb of Linwood.
The terrorist appeared in a local court on Saturday on murder charges. He was remanded in custody with no bail requested and is scheduled to appear in the South Island city’s High Court on April 5 and will likely face further charges.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/231256-nine-pakistanis-martyred-in-new-zealand-mosque-attacks
The names of Pakistanis who lost their lives in Friday's attack are:
Mr Sohail Shahid
Syed Jahandad Ali
Syed Areeb Ahmed
Mr Mahboob Haroon
Mr Naeem Rashid
Mr Talha Naeem
Mr Zeeshan Raza
Mr Ghulam Hussain
Ms Karam
Christchurch. Forty-one people lost their lives at the Al Noor Mosque, while seven more died at a mosque in the suburb of Linwood.
Earlier, FO spokesperson said Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi had directed for all possible help and assistance to the families of the deceased and missing Pakistani citizens.
Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua also spoke to New Zealand ambassador in Tehran Hamish MacMaster, who is also accredited to Pakistan, via telephone, Dr Faisal said.
The foreign secretary conveyed condolences on the tragic loss of lives in the terrorist attack in Christchurch and requested for facilitation in assisting families of affected Pakistanis.
'Bodies of four martyrs to be brought to Pakistan'
Speaking exclusively to Geo News, Qureshi said that families of four Pakistani martyrs of Christchurch terror attack had requested for bringing bodies of their loved ones to Pakistan, while relatives of two victims wanted their burial in New Zealand.
He said the government would fully cooperate in bringing the bodies of four Pakistani martyrs back to country.
Pakistani Naeem Rashid, who attempted to stop the white supremacist terrorist who opened fire at the Al Noor mosque, and his son were among those who lost their lives at the mosque.
Fifty people were shot dead by 28-year-old right-wing extremist Brenton Tarrant, who attacked two mosques in Christchurch: the Al Noor Mosque, and another mosque in the suburb of Linwood.
The terrorist appeared in a local court on Saturday on murder charges. He was remanded in custody with no bail requested and is scheduled to appear in the South Island city’s High Court on April 5 and will likely face further charges.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/231256-nine-pakistanis-martyred-in-new-zealand-mosque-attacks
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Queensland man drives car into mosque, shouting offensive words
Earlier: Family members and friends of Christchurch shooting victims are learning of the fate of their loved ones.
A man has driven his car into the gates of a mosque in Queensland shouting offensive words through the driver's side window at the worshippers inside the building.
A statement from Queensland police said the man was arrested overnight after allegedly driving his car along Neville Street and pulling into the driveway of Baitul Masroor Mosque.
He drove his car into the closed front gates causing minor damage to the gates, reports news.com.au.
"The man allegedly then shouted offensive words through the open drivers window towards the people inside, before driving home where he was located by police," the statement read.
The 23-year-old man, from Brown Plains, a suburb of Logan City, was initially stopped by police on Saturday afternoon for a drug test, for which he tested positive.
The man was issued with a 24-hour driver's license suspension and issued with a notice to appear in court for one count of driving a vehicle whilst relevant drug is present.
But once he was released from police custody, he returned to his car and drove straight to the mosque.
He then drove home where police arrested the man and charged him with willful damage, committing public nuisance and driving a motor vehicle while suspended.
Earlier: Family members and friends of Christchurch shooting victims are learning of the fate of their loved ones.
A man has driven his car into the gates of a mosque in Queensland shouting offensive words through the driver's side window at the worshippers inside the building.
A statement from Queensland police said the man was arrested overnight after allegedly driving his car along Neville Street and pulling into the driveway of Baitul Masroor Mosque.
He drove his car into the closed front gates causing minor damage to the gates, reports news.com.au.
"The man allegedly then shouted offensive words through the open drivers window towards the people inside, before driving home where he was located by police," the statement read.
The 23-year-old man, from Brown Plains, a suburb of Logan City, was initially stopped by police on Saturday afternoon for a drug test, for which he tested positive.
The man was issued with a 24-hour driver's license suspension and issued with a notice to appear in court for one count of driving a vehicle whilst relevant drug is present.
But once he was released from police custody, he returned to his car and drove straight to the mosque.
He then drove home where police arrested the man and charged him with willful damage, committing public nuisance and driving a motor vehicle while suspended.
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Christchurch shootings: Atta Elayyan, New Zealand futsal goalkeeper, among dead
Atta Elayyan, the goalkeeper for New Zealand's futsal team, was one of those killed in Friday's mosque attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand Football (NZF) has confirmed.
Fifty people were killed and 50 injured in shootings at two mosques in what is New Zealand's deadliest attack.
The Kuwait-born Elayyan, 33, played 19 times for the Futsal Whites.
"There is huge hole in our hearts," said Josh Margetts, NZF's futsal development manager.
"Atta was a great man and well liked by everyone in the Futsal Whites squad and the futsal community. There are no words to sum up how we are all feeling. He will be sorely missed."
Australian Brenton Tarrant, 28, has been charged with carrying out the shootings.
New Zealand's top professional football team, the Wellington Phoenix, paid tribute to Elyyan and the other victims at their A-League match against the Western Sydney Wanderers, which went ahead after police consultation.
The third cricket Test between New Zealand and Bangladesh that was due to start in Christchurch on Saturday was cancelled after the tourists witnessed the mass shooting.
"My heart goes out to the futsal community," NZF chief executive Andrew Pragnell said.
"They are a very tight-knit group and this news of Atta's death will be devastating for all involved in the game. We feel their pain and their grief."
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/47601040
Atta Elayyan, the goalkeeper for New Zealand's futsal team, was one of those killed in Friday's mosque attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand Football (NZF) has confirmed.
Fifty people were killed and 50 injured in shootings at two mosques in what is New Zealand's deadliest attack.
The Kuwait-born Elayyan, 33, played 19 times for the Futsal Whites.
"There is huge hole in our hearts," said Josh Margetts, NZF's futsal development manager.
"Atta was a great man and well liked by everyone in the Futsal Whites squad and the futsal community. There are no words to sum up how we are all feeling. He will be sorely missed."
Australian Brenton Tarrant, 28, has been charged with carrying out the shootings.
New Zealand's top professional football team, the Wellington Phoenix, paid tribute to Elyyan and the other victims at their A-League match against the Western Sydney Wanderers, which went ahead after police consultation.
The third cricket Test between New Zealand and Bangladesh that was due to start in Christchurch on Saturday was cancelled after the tourists witnessed the mass shooting.
"My heart goes out to the futsal community," NZF chief executive Andrew Pragnell said.
"They are a very tight-knit group and this news of Atta's death will be devastating for all involved in the game. We feel their pain and their grief."
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/47601040
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His manifesto also called on similar attacks on Indians, Chinese and Turkish 'invaders'. This is for our Indian friends who were still somehow thinking racists only have a problem with Muslims.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This act of terror that sought to divide New Zealand has only further unified this wonderful country. Maoris perform a stunning Haka for victims of Christchurch attack <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KiaKaha?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KiaKaha</a> <a href="https://t.co/G49bsXgKNk">pic.twitter.com/G49bsXgKNk</a></p>— Julia Macfarlane (@juliamacfarlane) <a href="https://twitter.com/juliamacfarlane/status/1107189603889500161?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2019</a></blockquote>
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Queensland man drives car into mosque, shouting offensive words
I´m just grateful to God that I didn´t click on any link to watch the full video. I let it pass.... A few clips of it here there I still ended up watching on the TV though. An absolute tragedy! Hearing the stories from the survivors and the witnesses as to how the events unfolded.... Just heartbreaking!
I recognised it right away from the name itself, and as also a quick Google search suggests, this is an Ahmadiyya mosque in Brisbane, inaugurated in 2013.
I´m just grateful to God that I didn´t click on any link to watch the full video. I let it pass.... A few clips of it here there I still ended up watching on the TV though. An absolute tragedy! Hearing the stories from the survivors and the witnesses as to how the events unfolded.... Just heartbreaking!
I recognised it right away from the name itself, and as also a quick Google search suggests, this is an Ahmadiyya mosque in Brisbane, inaugurated in 2013.
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Most of the Sensible or Jaded Indian friends have kept a low profile following this attack to be fair. One or two have created new accounts to vent, otherwise you would imagine they could just nod sagely in agreement with Mamoon's posts. Why bark yourself....etc?
There should be no closing ceremony. It doesn't look good. Innocent lives have been lost and you want to sing songs. It's disgraceful
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Yeah that's what they do. They appropriate existing memes and symbols (See the Pepe the Frog meme) so they can pretend it's a joke when anybody calls them on it and make you look like you're a loon when you point it out.
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Accused gunman's family apologise to New Zealand after Christchurch attacks - 'We are all gobsmacked'
Relatives of an Australian man charged with murdering Muslim worshippers at two mosques in Christchurch say they are devastated and sorry for the families of those killed by one of their own.
"We are so sorry for the families over there, for the dead and the injured," Brenton Tarrant's uncle Terry Fitzgerald told Nine News in the New South Wales city of Grafton tonight.
"What he has done is just not right."
Tarrant's 81-year-old grandmother, Marie Fitzgerald, said the family was devastated that it was their own blood who had been charged with murdering Muslims at mosques in Christchurch.
"We are all gobsmacked, we don't know what to think. The media is saying he has planned it for a long time so he is obviously not of sound mind," Mrs Fitzgerald said.
"It's just so much of everything to take in that somebody in our family would do anything like this."
Tarrant reportedly went to Europe after his father died of cancer in 2010 but didn't come back the same man, Mrs Fitzgerald said.
"It's only since he travelled overseas I think, that that boy has changed completely to the boy we knew," she said.
Tarrant spent most of his time on computer games during his high school days rather than chasing girls, his grandmother said.
Tarrant had returned to his home town 12 months ago for his sister's birthday.
His sister and mother have been put under police protection after Friday's attack.
Tarrant will be prosecuted in New Zealand over the Christchurch mosque attacks that killed 50 people.
https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new...urch-attacks-we-all-gobsmacked?variant=tb_v_1
Relatives of an Australian man charged with murdering Muslim worshippers at two mosques in Christchurch say they are devastated and sorry for the families of those killed by one of their own.
"We are so sorry for the families over there, for the dead and the injured," Brenton Tarrant's uncle Terry Fitzgerald told Nine News in the New South Wales city of Grafton tonight.
"What he has done is just not right."
Tarrant's 81-year-old grandmother, Marie Fitzgerald, said the family was devastated that it was their own blood who had been charged with murdering Muslims at mosques in Christchurch.
"We are all gobsmacked, we don't know what to think. The media is saying he has planned it for a long time so he is obviously not of sound mind," Mrs Fitzgerald said.
"It's just so much of everything to take in that somebody in our family would do anything like this."
Tarrant reportedly went to Europe after his father died of cancer in 2010 but didn't come back the same man, Mrs Fitzgerald said.
"It's only since he travelled overseas I think, that that boy has changed completely to the boy we knew," she said.
Tarrant spent most of his time on computer games during his high school days rather than chasing girls, his grandmother said.
Tarrant had returned to his home town 12 months ago for his sister's birthday.
His sister and mother have been put under police protection after Friday's attack.
Tarrant will be prosecuted in New Zealand over the Christchurch mosque attacks that killed 50 people.
https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new...urch-attacks-we-all-gobsmacked?variant=tb_v_1
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PM Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand's cabinet has backed gun law changes "in principle" after the Christchurch shootings.
Fifty people were killed and dozens wounded in attacks at two mosques on Friday.
Australian Brenton Tarrant, 28, has appeared in court and been charged with murder.
The attacks sparked calls for gun law reform, with Ms Ardern saying soon after that "our gun laws will change".
Speaking at a press conference after a cabinet meeting, Ms Ardern said she expected to give details of the reforms by 25 March.
"This ultimately means that within 10 days of this horrific act of terrorism we will have announced reforms which will, I believe, make our community safer," she said.
"We have made a decision as a cabinet, we are unified," the prime minister told reporters.
Ms Ardern also announced that an inquiry will look into the lead-up to the bloodshed, and what might have been done differently.
Many public vigils have been held across New Zealand over the weekend for the victims of the attacks, and more are planned for this week. Nine people remain in hospital in a critical condition.
At the weekend, Ms Ardern said the suspect had a gun licence, obtained in November 2017, and owned five guns.
Earlier on Monday, gun retailer Gun City said it had sold weapons to the man charged with murder, but not the high-powered weapon used in the mosque shootings.
New Zealand's Police Association has called for semi-automatic weapons to be banned, Radio New Zealand reported.
Previous attempts to tighten gun laws in New Zealand have failed due to a strong gun lobby and a culture of hunting.
New Zealand's gun laws
The minimum legal age to own a gun is 16, or 18 for military-style semi-automatic weapons (MSSA)
There are an estimated 1.5 million privately-owned firearms in the country
All gun owners must have a licence but most individual weapons do not have to be registered. New Zealand is one of the few countries where this is the case
MSSAs must be registered, but critics say loopholes in the law mean they need only be minimally modified (for example by inserting a low calibre magazine) to evade this requirement
Applicants for a firearms licence must pass a background check of criminal and medical records
Once a licence has been issued, gun owners can buy as many weapons as they want
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-47607215
Fifty people were killed and dozens wounded in attacks at two mosques on Friday.
Australian Brenton Tarrant, 28, has appeared in court and been charged with murder.
The attacks sparked calls for gun law reform, with Ms Ardern saying soon after that "our gun laws will change".
Speaking at a press conference after a cabinet meeting, Ms Ardern said she expected to give details of the reforms by 25 March.
"This ultimately means that within 10 days of this horrific act of terrorism we will have announced reforms which will, I believe, make our community safer," she said.
"We have made a decision as a cabinet, we are unified," the prime minister told reporters.
Ms Ardern also announced that an inquiry will look into the lead-up to the bloodshed, and what might have been done differently.
Many public vigils have been held across New Zealand over the weekend for the victims of the attacks, and more are planned for this week. Nine people remain in hospital in a critical condition.
At the weekend, Ms Ardern said the suspect had a gun licence, obtained in November 2017, and owned five guns.
Earlier on Monday, gun retailer Gun City said it had sold weapons to the man charged with murder, but not the high-powered weapon used in the mosque shootings.
New Zealand's Police Association has called for semi-automatic weapons to be banned, Radio New Zealand reported.
Previous attempts to tighten gun laws in New Zealand have failed due to a strong gun lobby and a culture of hunting.
New Zealand's gun laws
The minimum legal age to own a gun is 16, or 18 for military-style semi-automatic weapons (MSSA)
There are an estimated 1.5 million privately-owned firearms in the country
All gun owners must have a licence but most individual weapons do not have to be registered. New Zealand is one of the few countries where this is the case
MSSAs must be registered, but critics say loopholes in the law mean they need only be minimally modified (for example by inserting a low calibre magazine) to evade this requirement
Applicants for a firearms licence must pass a background check of criminal and medical records
Once a licence has been issued, gun owners can buy as many weapons as they want
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-47607215
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Dunedin Police continue to investigate a bomb hoax that led to the closure of the Dunedin Airport yesterday.
Police said a black bag, described as a laptop bag, was "made safe" by experts from the New Zealand Defence Force.
"It is believed that the bag was brought into the airport by a person climbing over an external set of fences on Centre Road," police said.
This occurred at some stage between 11.30am and about 6.15pm.
This area is a place where people often watch aircraft taking off and landing from their cars, police said.
Police would like to hear from anyone that was there between those times or anyone who may have seen suspicious behaviour in and around that area.
Police say they are now looking at items recovered from the scene, including a note that was written by the person who placed the bag.
"The insensitive nature of this act in light of recent events cannot be overstated."
A large number of people were disrupted and distressed as a consequence.
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/crime/police-investigating-dunedin-airport-bomb-hoax
Police said a black bag, described as a laptop bag, was "made safe" by experts from the New Zealand Defence Force.
"It is believed that the bag was brought into the airport by a person climbing over an external set of fences on Centre Road," police said.
This occurred at some stage between 11.30am and about 6.15pm.
This area is a place where people often watch aircraft taking off and landing from their cars, police said.
Police would like to hear from anyone that was there between those times or anyone who may have seen suspicious behaviour in and around that area.
Police say they are now looking at items recovered from the scene, including a note that was written by the person who placed the bag.
"The insensitive nature of this act in light of recent events cannot be overstated."
A large number of people were disrupted and distressed as a consequence.
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/crime/police-investigating-dunedin-airport-bomb-hoax
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Messages of condolence at my university -
Just last week, this same noticeboard had "It's OK to be white" posters plastered all over it.
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A tribute will be paid to the victims of the Christchurch shootings before England's match against the Czech Republic at Wembley on 22 March.
Fifty people died in an attack on two mosques in New Zealand on Friday.
The Premier League, English Football League and Football Association were accused of "double standards" for not marking the attack over the weekend.
But a statement from the FA said: "We will remember everyone affected by the terrible events in Christchurch."
It added: "We will pay tribute to the victims of the tragedy in New Zealand at the England v Czech Republic match on Friday, 22 March."
Premier League clubs wore black armbands and France's national anthem was played after the Paris attacks of November 2015.
A minute's silence for the Christchurch victims was held before the weekend's Six Nations rugby union games and rugby league's Super League fixtures but not at Premier League, EFL or FA Cup matches.
Australian Brenton Tarrant, 28, a self-described white supremacist, has been charged with murder following the shootings.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/47615656
Fifty people died in an attack on two mosques in New Zealand on Friday.
The Premier League, English Football League and Football Association were accused of "double standards" for not marking the attack over the weekend.
But a statement from the FA said: "We will remember everyone affected by the terrible events in Christchurch."
It added: "We will pay tribute to the victims of the tragedy in New Zealand at the England v Czech Republic match on Friday, 22 March."
Premier League clubs wore black armbands and France's national anthem was played after the Paris attacks of November 2015.
A minute's silence for the Christchurch victims was held before the weekend's Six Nations rugby union games and rugby league's Super League fixtures but not at Premier League, EFL or FA Cup matches.
Australian Brenton Tarrant, 28, a self-described white supremacist, has been charged with murder following the shootings.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/47615656
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Christchurch shootings: NZ cabinet backs tighter gun laws
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern has said she will announce detailed gun law reforms within days, after an attack on two mosques left 50 people dead.
Ms Ardern said her cabinet had backed gun law changes "in principle".
Australian Brenton Tarrant, 28, a self-described white supremacist, has been charged with murder.
Police say the killer used military-style assault weapons modified to make them more deadly - which is not illegal under current legislation.
What has the cabinet agreed?
The prime minister gave no details at her press conference on Monday but said they would made clear soon.
"This ultimately means that within 10 days of this horrific act of terrorism, we will have announced reforms which will, I believe, make our community safer," she said.
Ms Ardern was appearing alongside her coalition partner and Deputy PM Winston Peters, who has previously opposed changes to gun laws.
Mr Peters said he fully supported the prime minister on the issue, adding: "The reality is that after 1pm on Friday, our world changed forever and so will our laws."
Ms Ardern said: "We have made a decision as a cabinet. We are unified."
She also announced that an inquiry would look into the lead-up to the attacks, and what might have been done differently.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-47607215
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern has said she will announce detailed gun law reforms within days, after an attack on two mosques left 50 people dead.
Ms Ardern said her cabinet had backed gun law changes "in principle".
Australian Brenton Tarrant, 28, a self-described white supremacist, has been charged with murder.
Police say the killer used military-style assault weapons modified to make them more deadly - which is not illegal under current legislation.
What has the cabinet agreed?
The prime minister gave no details at her press conference on Monday but said they would made clear soon.
"This ultimately means that within 10 days of this horrific act of terrorism, we will have announced reforms which will, I believe, make our community safer," she said.
Ms Ardern was appearing alongside her coalition partner and Deputy PM Winston Peters, who has previously opposed changes to gun laws.
Mr Peters said he fully supported the prime minister on the issue, adding: "The reality is that after 1pm on Friday, our world changed forever and so will our laws."
Ms Ardern said: "We have made a decision as a cabinet. We are unified."
She also announced that an inquiry would look into the lead-up to the attacks, and what might have been done differently.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-47607215
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CHRISTCHURCH (Reuters) - New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday she would announce new gun laws within days, after a lone gunman killed 50 people in mass shootings at two mosques in the city of Christchurch.
Australian Brenton Tarrant, 28, a suspected white supremacist, was charged with murder on Saturday. Tarrant was remanded without a plea and is due back in court on April 5 where police said he was likely to face more charges.
“Within 10 days of this horrific act of terrorism we will have announced reforms which will, I believe, make our community safer,” Ardern told a news conference after her cabinet reached in principle decisions on gun reform laws in the wake of New Zealand’s worst ever mass shooting.
In addition to the 50 killed, dozens were wounded at two mosques in the South Island city during Friday prayers.
The owner of gun shop Gun City, David Tipple, said the suspected gunman had legally bought four weapons and ammunition online from it between December 2017 and March 2018, but it did not sell him the high-powered weapon used in the massacre.
“The MSSA, military-style automatic, reportedly used by the alleged gunman was not purchased from Gun City. Gun City did not sell him an MSSA, only A-category firearms,” Tipple told a news conference in Christchurch.
Under New Zealand gun laws, A-category weapons can be semi-automatic but limited to seven shots. Live-streamed video of a gunman in one of the mosques showed a semi-automatic weapon with a large magazine.
Tipple said he supported Ardern’s decision to reform gun laws as the Christchurch shootings had raised legitimate concerns.
Ardern did not give details on new laws, but has said she supports a ban on semi-automatic weapons following the Christchurch shootings.
Australia introduced some of the world’s toughest gun laws after its worst mass killing, the 1996 Port Arthur massacre in which a lone gunman killed 35 people using a semi-automatic AR-15 - the same weapon used in the Christchurch massacre.
Australia banned semi-automatic weapons, launched a gun amnesty in which tens of thousands of weapons were handed in, and made it much tougher to own them.
‘TIME TO ACT’
Ardern encouraged gun owners who were thinking of surrendering their weapons to do so.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern meets representatives of the Muslim community at Canterbury refugee centre in Christchurch, New Zealand March 16, 2019. New Zealand Prime Minister's Office/Handout via REUTERS.
“The clear lesson from history around the world is that to make our community safer, the time to act is now,” she said.
“I strongly believe that the vast majority of gun owners in New Zealand will agree with the sentiment that change needs to occur.”
New Zealand’s top online marketplace Trade Me Group said it was halting the sale of semi-automatic weapons in the wake of Friday’s attack.
New Zealand, a country of only 5 million people, has an estimated 1.5 million firearms.
Radio New Zealand said in a report based on police data secured through an Official Information Act request, that more than 99 percent of people who applied for a firearms license in 2017 were successful.
A New Zealand standard A-category firearm license is issued after a police and background check. Only firearm owners are licensed, not weapons, so there is no monitoring of how many weapons a person may possess.
Still, violent crime is rare in New Zealand and police do not usually carry guns.
Before Friday, New Zealand’s worst mass shooting was in 1990 when a man killed 13 men, women and children in a 24-hour rampage in the seaside village of Aramoana. He was killed by police.
Ardern said an inquiry will be held into what authorities knew or should have known about Tarrant and the events leading up to the massacre, to see whether the attack could have been prevented.
There were 250 detectives and specialists across the country working on the investigation, said police.
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Tarrant had declined to be represented by a lawyer but the court appointed duty lawyer Richard Peters to handle the case.
Peters told media Tarrant was lucid and understood the situation facing him.
“He was lucid,” Peters told Australian TV network Channel Nine. He seemed to appreciate what he was facing and why he was there.”
BURIAL FRUSTRATIONS
Ardern was the first person to sign a national condolence book that she opened in the capital, Wellington.
“On behalf of all New Zealanders, we grieve together. We are one. They are us,” she wrote.
The majority of victims were migrants or refugees from countries such as Pakistan, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Turkey, Somalia, Afghanistan and Bangladesh. The youngest was a boy of three, born in New Zealand to Somali refugee parents.
Six Pakistanis, five Indians and five Bangladeshis were killed, officials said.
Frustration was building among the families of victims as under Islam it is custom to conduct burials within 24 hours, but bodies will not be released until post mortems are carried out.
About 60 volunteers, some who have flown in from Australia, have gathered to help with the ritual cleansing of the victims before burial.
“It is a spiritual process, preparing the body to go into the next life,” said Taufan Mawardi, one the volunteers.
The two mosques involved in the shootings have been closed since the massacre, but are expected to reopen by Friday prayers after cleansing blessings were carried out.
Over the weekend, tens of thousands flocked to memorial vigils around New Zealand and a victim support website raised more than NZ$5.5 million ($3.8 million).
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-...aws-after-new-zealand-shootings-idUSKCN1QY0WF
Australian Brenton Tarrant, 28, a suspected white supremacist, was charged with murder on Saturday. Tarrant was remanded without a plea and is due back in court on April 5 where police said he was likely to face more charges.
“Within 10 days of this horrific act of terrorism we will have announced reforms which will, I believe, make our community safer,” Ardern told a news conference after her cabinet reached in principle decisions on gun reform laws in the wake of New Zealand’s worst ever mass shooting.
In addition to the 50 killed, dozens were wounded at two mosques in the South Island city during Friday prayers.
The owner of gun shop Gun City, David Tipple, said the suspected gunman had legally bought four weapons and ammunition online from it between December 2017 and March 2018, but it did not sell him the high-powered weapon used in the massacre.
“The MSSA, military-style automatic, reportedly used by the alleged gunman was not purchased from Gun City. Gun City did not sell him an MSSA, only A-category firearms,” Tipple told a news conference in Christchurch.
Under New Zealand gun laws, A-category weapons can be semi-automatic but limited to seven shots. Live-streamed video of a gunman in one of the mosques showed a semi-automatic weapon with a large magazine.
Tipple said he supported Ardern’s decision to reform gun laws as the Christchurch shootings had raised legitimate concerns.
Ardern did not give details on new laws, but has said she supports a ban on semi-automatic weapons following the Christchurch shootings.
Australia introduced some of the world’s toughest gun laws after its worst mass killing, the 1996 Port Arthur massacre in which a lone gunman killed 35 people using a semi-automatic AR-15 - the same weapon used in the Christchurch massacre.
Australia banned semi-automatic weapons, launched a gun amnesty in which tens of thousands of weapons were handed in, and made it much tougher to own them.
‘TIME TO ACT’
Ardern encouraged gun owners who were thinking of surrendering their weapons to do so.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern meets representatives of the Muslim community at Canterbury refugee centre in Christchurch, New Zealand March 16, 2019. New Zealand Prime Minister's Office/Handout via REUTERS.
“The clear lesson from history around the world is that to make our community safer, the time to act is now,” she said.
“I strongly believe that the vast majority of gun owners in New Zealand will agree with the sentiment that change needs to occur.”
New Zealand’s top online marketplace Trade Me Group said it was halting the sale of semi-automatic weapons in the wake of Friday’s attack.
New Zealand, a country of only 5 million people, has an estimated 1.5 million firearms.
Radio New Zealand said in a report based on police data secured through an Official Information Act request, that more than 99 percent of people who applied for a firearms license in 2017 were successful.
A New Zealand standard A-category firearm license is issued after a police and background check. Only firearm owners are licensed, not weapons, so there is no monitoring of how many weapons a person may possess.
Still, violent crime is rare in New Zealand and police do not usually carry guns.
Before Friday, New Zealand’s worst mass shooting was in 1990 when a man killed 13 men, women and children in a 24-hour rampage in the seaside village of Aramoana. He was killed by police.
Ardern said an inquiry will be held into what authorities knew or should have known about Tarrant and the events leading up to the massacre, to see whether the attack could have been prevented.
There were 250 detectives and specialists across the country working on the investigation, said police.
Slideshow (31 Images)
Tarrant had declined to be represented by a lawyer but the court appointed duty lawyer Richard Peters to handle the case.
Peters told media Tarrant was lucid and understood the situation facing him.
“He was lucid,” Peters told Australian TV network Channel Nine. He seemed to appreciate what he was facing and why he was there.”
BURIAL FRUSTRATIONS
Ardern was the first person to sign a national condolence book that she opened in the capital, Wellington.
“On behalf of all New Zealanders, we grieve together. We are one. They are us,” she wrote.
The majority of victims were migrants or refugees from countries such as Pakistan, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Turkey, Somalia, Afghanistan and Bangladesh. The youngest was a boy of three, born in New Zealand to Somali refugee parents.
Six Pakistanis, five Indians and five Bangladeshis were killed, officials said.
Frustration was building among the families of victims as under Islam it is custom to conduct burials within 24 hours, but bodies will not be released until post mortems are carried out.
About 60 volunteers, some who have flown in from Australia, have gathered to help with the ritual cleansing of the victims before burial.
“It is a spiritual process, preparing the body to go into the next life,” said Taufan Mawardi, one the volunteers.
The two mosques involved in the shootings have been closed since the massacre, but are expected to reopen by Friday prayers after cleansing blessings were carried out.
Over the weekend, tens of thousands flocked to memorial vigils around New Zealand and a victim support website raised more than NZ$5.5 million ($3.8 million).
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-...aws-after-new-zealand-shootings-idUSKCN1QY0WF
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Loving the responses coming from the NZ prime minister and locals. These are genuine emotions and loving outpouring support.
My heart is crying hearing that many who died actually left their homes due to fearing their safety and then they have to experience this in their new home. This is heart wrenching.
My heart is crying hearing that many who died actually left their homes due to fearing their safety and then they have to experience this in their new home. This is heart wrenching.
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What the NZ public and the PM have shown has been nothing short of amazing and heart-warming.
I got sent 3 different videos of the Haka being performed at Christchurch by school pupils and a Biker Gang. Absolutely stunning and emotional too.
The Kiwi posters on here should be proud of their country.
It makes me realise that good in the world still exists.
I got sent 3 different videos of the Haka being performed at Christchurch by school pupils and a Biker Gang. Absolutely stunning and emotional too.
The Kiwi posters on here should be proud of their country.
It makes me realise that good in the world still exists.
Amazing response from the country and PM. Just shows what good leadership does we have a scumbag in Australia who has race baited in the last let's hope this tragedy puts an end to it....it started with Howard and has continued in the liberal party
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I dont like to generalise but I thought Aussies and Kiwis would be very similar people in their outlook on life. But it seems the people of NZ have elected a truly amazing human being as their PM and have shown so much love after this tragedy. Muslims have been murdered in many other 'western' nations too but never have I seen so many Non-Muslims in tears. For the PM to quickly state guns laws will change shows up the likes of Trump too.
Why are Aussies different?
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I saw the Hakka tribute done by the moari's in NZ for the shooting victims, got me very emotional...
I am also lost, I have lost my inner peace, what a terrible world I am living in, it is such a curse to be born a human, I wish I was born an animal instead in this world....
I am also lost, I have lost my inner peace, what a terrible world I am living in, it is such a curse to be born a human, I wish I was born an animal instead in this world....
They are different because they changed their gun laws about twenty five years ago.
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After the Port Arthur massacre? Im sure many Muslims in Australia are happy the laws were changed.
Why are there so many far right nutjobs in Australia inc many elected leaders? Why do Aussies elect such racist and hate filled people?
Its a good question but countries are like that, Pakistan has terrorists organisations, America has its white supremists.
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Different issue to Pakistan. The war on terror and its invasion of Aghanistan created these.
The average Paksitani has no hate towards those who look or act different to them, on the contrary they are very welcoming. Brenton Tarrent himself travelled to Pakistan and said the same.
Pakistan has not elected an extremist to this date in its history. Aussies elected Julia Gillard.
But the topic is Australia. You have no views on the rising white christian extremist in your country? You seem to have views on other lands.
In the last decade Austrlaia has not had very many white extremist shootings, we have had quite a few islamic extremist incidents though.
Can you elaborate on Gillard I dont know where this comes from?.
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You said the gun laws have changed so why bring in only shooting? Racist attacks in Australia are on the rise and more attacks by racists in Aus than by Muslims.
Her policies on immigration were pretty much right wing.
Also do you agree with the senator who was egged?
Exactly what did you find offensive about her immigration policy?
Senator Anning is in Queensland, first I've heard of him.
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