A mass burial of many of the Christchurch victims is expected to take place later this week.
Rehanna Ali , Mustafa Farouk , Anwar Ghani and police deputy commissioner Wally Haumaha .
“I think those right-wing individuals who are trying to promote hatred around the world picked our beautiful and peaceful country for the same reason we are prideful to go around and say we belong to one of the most beautiful countries in the world,” he said. Alleged gunman Brenton Tarrant, 28, has been charged with murder. He reportedly intends to represent himself in court – a plan that has given rise to fears he may use a trial as a platform for his views.
Deputy police commissioner Wally Haumaha said the two mosques where the shooting took place had been blessed this morning and could be reopened as soon as Friday, pending the criminal investigation. “The process has been very emotional and highly stressful for all,” said Haumaha. “You can imagine the emotions are running high as in accordance with the Islamic faith the family has wanted the bodies to be returned as soon as possible and we are ensuring that we do that.”
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