'This is one of New Zealand’s darkest days.' Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern condemned the 'extreme and unprecedented violence' after a terrorist attack on two mosques, saying the suspects held 'extremest views' that have no place in New Zealand or the world
At least 49 people have been killed and 20 seriously injured after mass shootings at two mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch Friday, in a carefully planned and unprecedented attack that has shocked the usually peaceful nation.
New Zealand's Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, called the incident a terrorist attack in a Friday press conference, saying the suspects held"extremist views" that have no place in New Zealand or the world.Forty-one people were killed at the al Noor mosque on Deans Avenue, said Mike Bush, New Zealand's Police Commissioner. Seven people died at the Linwood mosque on Linwood Avenue, and one person died from their injuries in hospital. Both mosques are in Christchurch city center.
— New Zealand Police March 15, 2019 The shooting at the mosque on Deans Avenue next to Hagely Park, is near to Cathedral Square, where children were taking part in a global protest to raise awareness for climate change."If your child was attending the climate change protest in Cathedral Square and you want to check if they are in the Civic Offices, please call the Council Contact Centre on 03-941-8999," Christchurch City Council said.
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