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Paris: Attacks on two mosques in New Zealand which left at least 49 people dead on Friday -- the Muslim day of prayer -- have sparked horror, revulsion and dismay around the world.
? ”My warmest sympathy and best wishes goes out to the people of New Zealand after the horrible massacre in the mosques,” US President Donald Trump wrote on Twitter as his spokeswoman denounced it as a “vicious act of hate”.
? “You never use violence... This is simply inhuman.” - Prayers, solidarity with Muslims - At Friday prayers in Jerusalem’s Al Aqsa mosque, Grand Mufti Muhammad Ahmad, the city’s highest Muslim authority, urged worshippers to hold special prayers for the victims of the attacks.
? And in Rome, Pope Francis assured “all New Zealanders, and in particular the Muslim community, of his heartfelt solidarity,” saying he was deeply saddened by such a “senseless acts of violence.”
? Indonesian President Joko Widoyo, head of the world’s largest Muslim country, said “we strongly condemn these kinds of violent acts,” while Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi denounced the bloodshed as a “dastardly attack.”
? “An attack against peaceful people gathering for prayer is shocking in its cruelty and cynicism,” said Russian President Vladimir Putin, expressing hope that those responsible would “be severely punished.”
? “Harrowing news from New Zealand overnight,” said EU Council president Donald Tusk, denouncing it as a “brutal attack” but one which would never “diminish the tolerance and decency that New Zealand is famous for.”
? German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she mourned for those “attacked and murdered out of racist hatred while peacefully praying” while French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the “odious attack” and Britain’s Theresa May denounced it as a “sickening act of violence.” Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said his thoughts were with those affected by the attacks of “fanatics and extremists who want to destroy our societies”.
? ”The murderous, Islamophobic, terrorist attack is yet another reminder that racism kills,” said UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet as the Human Rights Council observed a minute of silence during a session on combatting extremist ideologies. UN refugee chief Filippo Grandi said bloodshed “motivated by hatred and fear of others” was “deeply shocking.” (AFP)
? ”My warmest sympathy and best wishes goes out to the people of New Zealand after the horrible massacre in the mosques,” US President Donald Trump wrote on Twitter as his spokeswoman denounced it as a “vicious act of hate”.
? “You never use violence... This is simply inhuman.” - Prayers, solidarity with Muslims - At Friday prayers in Jerusalem’s Al Aqsa mosque, Grand Mufti Muhammad Ahmad, the city’s highest Muslim authority, urged worshippers to hold special prayers for the victims of the attacks.
? And in Rome, Pope Francis assured “all New Zealanders, and in particular the Muslim community, of his heartfelt solidarity,” saying he was deeply saddened by such a “senseless acts of violence.”
? Indonesian President Joko Widoyo, head of the world’s largest Muslim country, said “we strongly condemn these kinds of violent acts,” while Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi denounced the bloodshed as a “dastardly attack.”
? “An attack against peaceful people gathering for prayer is shocking in its cruelty and cynicism,” said Russian President Vladimir Putin, expressing hope that those responsible would “be severely punished.”
? “Harrowing news from New Zealand overnight,” said EU Council president Donald Tusk, denouncing it as a “brutal attack” but one which would never “diminish the tolerance and decency that New Zealand is famous for.”
? German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she mourned for those “attacked and murdered out of racist hatred while peacefully praying” while French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the “odious attack” and Britain’s Theresa May denounced it as a “sickening act of violence.” Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said his thoughts were with those affected by the attacks of “fanatics and extremists who want to destroy our societies”.
? ”The murderous, Islamophobic, terrorist attack is yet another reminder that racism kills,” said UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet as the Human Rights Council observed a minute of silence during a session on combatting extremist ideologies. UN refugee chief Filippo Grandi said bloodshed “motivated by hatred and fear of others” was “deeply shocking.” (AFP)
