New Zealand's prime minister Jacinda Ardern joined thousands in a two-minute vigil, a week after the attacks on two mosques in Christchurch. She joined Muslims and non-Muslims in Hagley Park, opposite al Noor mosque, to observe the call to prayer followed by the silence. At least 42 people were killed in al Noor mosque, and seven in nearby Linwood mosque, after a gunman opened fire at about 1.40pm on Friday 15 March. The call to prayer and subsequent silence was also broadcast on television and radio with thousands tuning in. It comes the day after the government banned 'military-style' semi-automatic firearms and high capacity magazines like the weapons used in the attacks.
from The Courier Mail https://ift.tt/2UNBhjK
via Latest Australian News
Friday, March 22, 2019
Jacinda Ardern joins two-minute silence for Christchurch shooting victims
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