In pictures: Heartbroken New Zealanders mourn victims lost to Christchurch mass shooting
Some mourners hugged their neighbours, while others stood in solemn silence at various memorial sites in the city.
AP
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March 17, 2019
Heartbroken New Zealanders lit candles and placed flowers at makeshift memorials set up in the city of Christchurch in the wake of the deadliest mass shooting in the country's history.
Some mourners hugged their neighbours, while others stood in solemn silence at sites in the city centre, not far from the two mosques where Muslims gathered for Friday prayers were mowed down by a racist gunman.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the shooter, an Australian native, had chosen to strike in New Zealand “because we represent diversity, kindness, compassion.”
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Parris
Mar 17, 2019 01:29am
Everyone is Muslim today
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AR ZAKI MASUD
Mar 17, 2019 02:57am
A very very sad terror incident in a peaceful country Newzealand. Our prayers are with the victims, families affected and the great people of Newzealand. NZ Prime minister's remarks speak volumes of affection towards its minorities. My respects to her and the people of Newzealand.
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Bha
Mar 17, 2019 03:04am
Heartwarming love of humanity on display after a spree of coldhearted terrorist murders in a faraway land.
Scenes and emotions not unfamiliar to us.
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FAR
Mar 17, 2019 03:45am
Newzealanders have proved that Humanity is on top of everything regardless of caste Religion ethnic background. Respect for this Nation.
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Ayesha
Mar 17, 2019 04:12am
Our hearts are weeping !may they straight go to heaven and InshaAllah they are in heaven now . Little kids , sons ,husbands .. how life would be for the families behind ? May Allah grant them great Saber Ameen .
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Daskalos
Mar 17, 2019 05:50am
Muslim or not, it is heartening to see the people in New Zealand expressing human sympathy and compassion.
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Humanity
Mar 17, 2019 06:03am
Heartbreaking
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Nasir
Mar 17, 2019 07:01am
Thanks for the pictures. very sad!
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helpless
Mar 17, 2019 07:30am
Humanity has not died yet.
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Goku
Mar 17, 2019 08:51am
@Parris, everyone is a human today....
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helping hands
Mar 17, 2019 09:37am
Thank you New Zealand for all the respect.
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Sara
Mar 17, 2019 10:32am
Everyone is human today. Being Muslim , Christian, Hindu, buddies or Jew means nothing. Everyone one is human.
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Nam
Mar 17, 2019 11:59am
Last picture. Man pauses. From what exactly?
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Ahmad
Mar 17, 2019 12:20pm
Its Hard not to feel anything while looking at these pic, my heart skipped a beat with every pic. I feel em because i lost my Father when i was kid.
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Ahmad
Mar 17, 2019 01:54pm
Heart breaking but also touched by the support and good will of the people of New Zealand
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Deepak
Mar 17, 2019 04:14pm
It breaks the heart. Extremely painful. When will this animosity end? No place in the world is safe anymore.
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Javed
Mar 17, 2019 04:18pm
A very sad incident. Our heart's bleeding.
Thanks to pm Newzeeland whose emotion and sentiments were obvious .
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ga
Mar 17, 2019 05:48pm
New Zealands innocence is stolen and you can see the heartbreak the citizens are going through.
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Adil108
Mar 17, 2019 06:17pm
We all thanks the people of New Zealand for their condolences and support. A wonderful harmony. Great people.
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Imran
Mar 17, 2019 06:27pm
@Parris, Thank you.
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Nizamuddin Ahmad Aali
Mar 17, 2019 07:29pm
New Zealanders are great and kind people.We the Pakistanis thank them.
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Imtiaz
Mar 17, 2019 08:00pm
@Parris, Beautifully said..this is called unity..irrespective of which religion ,caste ,creed you belong to
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Changez Khan
Mar 17, 2019 09:34pm
Wish world is like New Zealand whose people have great hearts with love and peace.
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M. Emad
Mar 17, 2019 11:48pm
10 Pakistani died in NZ mosques terror attack.
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Rahman
Mar 18, 2019 07:19am
Great respect to Prime Minister of Newsland.I wish more leaders like her in the world today.
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Javed Arshad
Mar 18, 2019 07:43am
Heart of humanity beats together - we are all one. Salute to all New Zelanders.
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Ameer Hamza
Mar 18, 2019 09:52am
Now the world community should not blame Islam & muslims causing for terrorists activities. It should be clear to every one that Terrorists have No Religion. Islam means Peace. We are all one in this tragic moments.
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Ameer Hamza
Mar 18, 2019 10:15am
Humanity cried over this sad incident which shows mankind is one.
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irfanhhss
Mar 18, 2019 04:16pm
A very sad incident.
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irfanhhss
Mar 18, 2019 04:18pm
Heart breaking but also touched by the support and good will of the people of New Zealand/
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Jimaod
Mar 18, 2019 04:36pm
So emotional and heart touching seen.
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Imtiaz Ali Khan
Mar 19, 2019 11:11am
Thank you New Zealand and special thanks to the great visionary Prime Minister of New Zealand Honorable Jacinda Ardern. Thank you for your brave leadership during this very tough time for us Muslims, your beautiful country and humanity. You have won the hearts of billion +++ Muslims and all the humanity lovers of this world. We will never forget your kindness Honorable Minister, it help us heal from this terrorist attack.
Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi rajioon
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Alpha
Mar 23, 2019 04:43pm
What a beautiful, compassionate and loving people. Hats off to the great nation of New Zealand and the people that call it their home.
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