Death toll rises to 50 as New Zealand mourns victims 844 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Agence France-PresseThe death toll from horrifying shootings at two mosques in New Zealand rose to 50, police said Sunday, as Christchurch residents flocked to memorial sites and churches across the city Sunday to lay flowers and mourn the victims. The outpouring of grief and support came a day after the right-wing extremist charged over the horrifying attacks on New Zealand mosques flashed a white power gesture as he appeared in court. Ardern said the victims came from across the Muslim world, with Turkey, Bangladesh, and Malaysia among the countries rendering consular assistance. The attack has prompted searching questions about whether right-wing extremism has been treated with enough seriousness by Western governments.

Source: Manila Bulletin March 16, 2019 21:45 UTC