Islamic world reacts with disgust at New Zealand mosque attacks
JAKARTA - Political and religious leaders around the world expressed disgust and sorrow at the deadly shooting at two mosques in New Zealand on Friday, with some blaming politicians and the media for having stoked hatred of Muslims that led to the attack.
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said the attack was a result of the demonising of Muslims. “Not only the perpetrators, but also politicians & media that fuel the already escalated Islamophobia and hate in the West are equally responsible for this heinous attack,” he wrote on Twitter. “They are us,” she said. “The person who has perpetuated this violence against us is not. They have no place in New Zealand.”
In Europe, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she was deeply saddened: “I mourn with the New Zealanders for their fellow citizens who were attacked and murdered out of racist hatred while peacefully praying in their mosques. We stand together against such acts of terrorism.”
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