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Death toll from New Zealand attack rises to 50

Friday's mass shootings at 2 mosques in New Zealand's Christchurch area leaves dozens dead

Ersin Çelik
14:54 - 17/03/2019 Sunday
Update: 14:57 - 17/03/2019 Sunday
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Relatives and family members of Naeem Rashid who was killed along with his son Talha Naeem
Relatives and family members of Naeem Rashid who was killed along with his son Talha Naeem

The death toll from Friday’s terrorist attack on two mosques in New Zealand rose 50, New Zeland’s police chief said on Sunday.

Speaking at a news conference, Mike Bush said that the identity of victims who lost their lives in the terror attack was shared with their families.

A gunman opened fire on worshippers during Friday prayers at the Al Noor and Linwood mosques in and around Christchurch, New Zealand’s third-largest city.

* Writing by Beyza Binnur Donmez

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