Three years on since mosque terrorist attack
It’s been three years since the Christchurch mosque terrorist attack that saw 51 worshippers lose their lives.
Australian terrorist Brenton Tarrant live streamed himself charging into Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Islamic Centre, both in Christchurch on March 15, 2019.
Once inside, the 29-year-old went on a rampage and killed 51 innocent worshippers and wounded a further 40.
The white supremacist pleaded guilty to 51 counts of murder, 40 of attempted murder and one count of terrorism.
He was sentenced to life behind bars without the possibility of parole.
Three years on since the terrors that occurred, New Zealand remembers the victims of the fateful attack.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has led tributes in parliament for all 51 shuhada - the martyrs, who lost their lives in the horrific attack.
She said the events of 2019 and the Royal Commission showed that the community needed more to feel safe.
“Three years on I think it still feels very raw for many. I have no doubt that will only be greater still for the community,” she said, 7News reported.
“But it’s not just for us to remember. We have obligations as ministers, as a cabinet, as a government to keep fulfilling the commitments we’ve made to the community.
“The Royal Commission has given us our blueprint ... we’ll continue working alongside the community to try and meet their expectations and try and help them as they honour the loss of their loved ones.”
The families requested no commemorative service.
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