New Zealanders are remembering the deadliest-ever attack on their shores. Fifty-one people died when a gunman opened fire on two mosques in Christchurch on 15 March, 2019.
Crowds were seen on Friday paying their respects to the victims.
Authorities have changed the country's gun laws since the attack. They've created a registry for monitoring sales, and imposed a ban on semi-automatic rifles.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the government will continue to review the measures.
Crowds were seen on Friday paying their respects to the victims.
Authorities have changed the country's gun laws since the attack. They've created a registry for monitoring sales, and imposed a ban on semi-automatic rifles.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the government will continue to review the measures.
Similar Readings (5 items)
New Zealand PM aims to roll back tobacco ban
New Zealand's new PM to scrap 'generational smoking ban'
Japanese join 2011 NZ quake memorial service
New Zealand PM apologizes to people abused in care
New Zealand mosque shooter appeals life sentence ruling
Summary
New Zealand mosque attack anniversary: Crowds pay respects to 51 victims on March 15, 2019. Authorities implemented gun law changes, establishing a registry and banning semi-automatic rifles. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon vows to review measures further. #ChristchurchAttack #GunLawChanges
Statistics
75
Words1
Read CountDetails
ID: 3e655f0b-c2fc-42bc-af5f-96b115591e71
Category ID: nhk
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240315_34/
Date: March 15, 2024
Created: 2024/03/16 06:30
Updated: 2025/12/08 16:24
Last Read: 2024/03/16 15:00