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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has characterised the mosque killings a well-planned “terrorist attack” (Reuters)
BRENTON TARRANT

Christchurch attacker charged with terrorism: police

51 charges of murder, 40 of attempted murder and one charge under the Terrorism Suppression Act have now been filed against Brenton Tarrant

  • Agency
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The New Zealand Media Freedom Committee, which represents the country’s five largest news outlets, said the accused “may attempt to use the trial as a platform to amplify white supremacist and/or terrorist ideology”. (Mark Mitchell/Reuters)
BRENTON TARRANT

New Zealand media set rules for mosque terrorist trial

The New Zealand government has barred downloads of Brenton Tarrant’s manifesto and the livestream footage he posted of the attacks

  • Agency
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A woman holds a rosary as silence is observed as a tribute to victims, two days after a string of bomb attacks on churches and luxury hotels across the island on Easter Sunday, during a memorial service in Colombo. (Reuters/Dinuka Liyanawatte)
CHRISTCHURCH

Probe shows Sri Lanka attacks ‘retaliation for Christchurch’ — government

The revelation came as the death toll in the Easter Sunday bomb attacks on churches and high-end hotels rose to 321

  • Amal Jayasinghe
  • Peter Hutchison
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British Prime Minister Theresa May warned tech companies they had “not done enough” to protect users (Frank Hoer Mann/AFP)
AGENCY

UK unveils plans to hold social media bosses liable for harmful content

The plans aim to tackle all kinds of harmful content from encouraging violence and suicide to spreading disinformation and cyber bullying.

  • Agency
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The New Zealand Media Freedom Committee, which represents the country’s five largest news outlets, said the accused “may attempt to use the trial as a platform to amplify white supremacist and/or terrorist ideology”. (Mark Mitchell/Reuters)
AGENCY

Christchurch accused to face 50 murder charges

Christchurch gunman Brenton Tarrant will face 50 charges of murder and 39 charges of attempted murder

  • Agency
3 min read
New Zealand has about 1.5-million privately owned firearms. (Reuters/Jorge Silva)
AL NOOR MOSQUE

New Zealand bans assault weapons within days of massacre

Initial public reaction was positive in the still-shocked country, where hundreds of people turned out for a second day for funerals in Christchurch

  • Glenda Kwek
4 min read
A pair of flip-flops with a flower sit among the other pairs of painted white shoes, laid out at All Souls Church, in memory of the victims of Friday’s shooting, in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Reuters/Jorge Silva)
AAISHA DADI PATEL

NZ begins releasing bodies to families in Christchurch mosque attack

The bodies of the first six victims have been released by the coroner to their families, while Prime Minister Ardern labels the gunman a ‘terrorist’

  • Aaisha Dadi Patel
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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has characterised the mosque killings a well-planned “terrorist attack” (Reuters)
ANTI ISLAM

A racist massacre in Godzone

Despite its image as a friendly and welcoming country, New Zealand is a settler colonial society with a history of exclusivity

  • Mandisi Majavu
6 min read
A girl reacts near Masjid Al Noor mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand. Facebook New Zealand said the firm was “working around the clock to remove violating content using a combination of technology and people.” (Reuters/Jorge Silva)
AGENCY

Facebook scrubs 1.5mn Christchurch attack videos but criticism goes viral

As the alleged gunman callously picked off his victims in Christchurch’s Al Noor mosque, he livestreamed the gruesome scene on Facebook Live

  • Agency
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Women embrace near Masjid Al Noor mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Reuters/Jorge Silva)
ANTI ISLAM

Tensions rise over burials of New Zealand shooting victims

New Zealand officials said at least one body would be returned Sunday night, and that all 50 should be back with their families by Wednesday

  • Glenda Kwek
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A gunman opened fire on Friday prayers at a mosque in New Zealand, killing at least 40 worshippers and forcing the city of Christchurch into lockdown as police launched a massive manhunt. (Reuters)
AGENCY

New Zealand mosque gunman published manifesto, livestreamed shooting

The New Zealand government said it could be illegal to share the video, which showed the gunman repeatedly shooting at worshippers from close range

  • Agency
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