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March 16, 2020

Commemoration for 1st Anniversary of Christchurch Mosque Massacre in New Zealand Canceled Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
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In New Zealand, as communities across the country mourn the first
anniversary of the Christchurch mosque massacre, a commemoration for the
victims that was expected to draw large crowds was canceled over the
weekend over fears of spreading the coronavirus. A smaller crowd still
came together to sing and dance in honor of the 51 dead and dozens
wounded.

On March 15, 2019, a white supremacist terrorist attacked Muslim
worshipers in two mosques during Friday prayers using an assault rifle.
The suspect has since been charged with the murder of 51 people, 40
counts of attempted murder and one terrorism charge. His trial is
expected to start this summer.


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