'End politics of fear': Implied rebuke for Aussie politicians, media in New Zealand memorial | npomalley
A week after an Australian alleged terrorist began his murderous rampage in Christchurch, the imam of Al Noor mosque where the attacks began has given a speech of unity during Friday prayers that included what some heard as a rebuke of some Australian political and media figures.
“Last Friday I stood in this mosque and saw hatred and rage in the eyes of the terrorist who killed 50 people, wounded 48 and broke the hearts of millions around the world,” he began.“Today, from the same place I look out and I see the love and compassion in the eyes of thousands of fellow New Zealanders and human beings from across the globe who fill the hearts of millions.“The terrorist tried to tear the nation apart with evil ideology.
"The martyrdom of 50 people and the injury of 42 did not come overnight, it was the result of the anti-Muslim rhetoric of some political leaders, media agencies and others."“To our prime minister, thank you. Thank you for your leadership. It has been a lesson for the world’s leaders. Thank you for holding our families close, and honouring us with a simple scarf. Thank you for your words and deeds of compassion.
"Last week’s events are proof and evidence to the entire world that terrorism has no colour, has no race and has no religion. The rise of white supremacy and right-wing extremism is a great global threat to mankind and this must end now.” She said she believed Imam Fouda was speaking to some Australian political and media figures when he addressed New Zealand’s neighbouring countries and called for an end to hate speech.
Twenty-six bodies from the Christchurch mosque shooting were buried on Friday, a week after the terror attack.Behind the security fencing and armed police a host and a small army of volunteers sought to manage terrible logistics of a mass funeral.
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