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New Zealand arrests 2 over threats against mosques on anniversary of attacks
 [IsraelTimes] New Zealand police arrested two people Thursday over online threats against two Christchurch mosques targeted in a white supremacist attack two years ago that claimed the lives of 51 Moslems.Police in the South Island city announced the pair’s arrest as Christchurch prepares for the second anniversary of the horrific attack on March 15, 2019. They said no charges had yet been laid and did not provide further details. "We take all threats of this nature seriously and we are working closely with our Moslem community," police said. "Any messages of hate or people wanting to cause harm in our community will not be tolerated — it’s not the Kiwi way." In March 2019, Australian national Brenton Tarrant targeted men, women and kiddies who had gathered for Friday prayers in Christchurch, killing 51 and injuring dozens more. The self-proclaimed white supremacist was jugged Book 'im, Mahmoud! for life last year without the possibility of parole. Related: New Zealand: 2021-03-04 an 8.0 Ouch with some 7.3's and tsunami ? New Zealand: 2021-02-28 A brief nautical irony of demographic change New Zealand: 2021-02-20 U.S., Israel building new system that can target missiles in space: reports Related: Christchurch mosque: 2020-12-12 EU Lawmakers Reach Deal on Online Anti-Terror Rules Christchurch mosque: 2020-06-09 Germany launches terrorism probe over planned attack on Muslims Christchurch mosque: 2019-08-04 El Paso shooting, day 2: suspect identified as 21-year-old, according to media reports Posted by: trailing wife 2021-03-06 |
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