The New Zealand international rugby player has sent his sympathies to those affected by the Christchurch mosque attack, which left at least 49 people dead. Williams played for the local Super Rugby team, the Crusaders, in 2011. He converted to Islam in 2009, and is the first Muslim to play for the All Blacks
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49 shot dead in attack on two Christchurch mosques
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Forty-nine people have been shot dead and 48 injured in attacks targeting Muslims at two mosques during Friday prayers in Christchurch, in the worst mass shooting in New Zealand’s history.
The prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, described the atrocity as a terrorist attack and said Friday had been “one of New Zealand’s darkest days”. Police commissioner Mike Bush said explosive devices in a car had been defused and urged all mosques across the country to close their doors for the time being.
Continue reading...New Zealand in shock after mosque attacks – in pictures
As police secure the sites of shootings in Christchurch, residents leave tributes to victims, including the 49 killed
Continue reading...Jacinda Ardern says Christchurch mosque shootings were terrorist attack – video
New Zealand's prime minister has issued 'the strongest possible condemnation of the ideology of the people who did this' after mass shootings at two mosques. The country's terrorism threat level has been raised and flights in and out of Christchurch were cancelled as intelligence agencies worked to secure the city
Continue reading...Eyewitnesses describe horror of Christchurch mosque shooting – video
Witnesses Farid Ahmed and Ramzan speak about their ordeal inside the Masjid Al Noor mosque near Hagley Park in Christchurch, New Zealand, after a gunman opened fire upon the hundreds of people gathered there.
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Mass shooting at two Christchurch mosques – video report
Forty-nine people have been shot dead and 48 injured in attacks targeting Muslims at two mosques during Friday prayers, in the worst mass shooting in New Zealand’s history. A man in his late 20s has been arrested and charged with murder. He will appear in court on Saturday morning. Two other armed suspects are being held in custody. Police said they were trying to determine how they might be involved
Jacinda Ardern condemns Christchurch mosque shootings – video
The New Zealand prime minister has responded to the shootings at mosques in Christchurch that have left many people dead. Jacinda Ardern said it was 'one of New Zealand’s darkest days' and many of the victims had chosen to make New Zealand their home. 'They are us,' she said. 'The person who has perpetuated this violence against us is not ... There is no place in New Zealand for such acts of extreme and unprecedented violence.'
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