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New Zealand remembers Christchurch mosque shootings two years on as Jacinda Ardern speaks at service – ABC News
Hundreds gather at a national remembrance service in Christchurch to remember the 51 people who were killed in 2019 when a gunman opened fire at two mosques.
Several hundred people gathered at the Christchurch Arena for the national service to remember the 51 people who were killed in 2019 when a gunman opened fire at two mosques.
Key points:
- A survivor spoke at the memorial, saying it was caused by racism and ignorance
- Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the attacks should bring NZ together in unity
- Members of the Muslim community attended and remembered their loved ones
A similar service planned for last year was cancelled at short notice due to the sudden…
