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New Zealand terror attack: Civilisation clash or the act of maniacs?

Armed police following a shooting at the Al Noor mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand, March 15, 2019. [PHOTO/REUTERS]

Two weeks ago, a Caucasian terrorist attacked worshipers during their weekly Friday prayers in two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. New Zealand is known as a very peaceful nation in the furthest end of the Pacific Ocean.

The attack was a chilling experience, not only to Muslims, but people of all faiths around the globe. Jacinta Arden, the Prime Minister of New Zealand said regarding the attacker, “He sought many things from his act of terror, but one is notoriety. And that is why you will never hear me mention his name. He is a terrorist. He is a criminal.

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