Aftermath of New Zealand mosque attacks -in pictures

Two deadly attacks on mosques in New Zealand's Christchurch killed at least 49 people and left as many as 20 injured after a gunman opened fire at worshippers during Friday prayers.

By AFP
March 15, 2019

Christchurch: Two deadly attacks on mosques in New Zealand killed at least 49 people and left as many as 20 injured after a gunman opened fire at worshippers during Friday prayers.

Residents of the affected area gather around Al Noor Mosque in Christchurch after the incident. Photo: AFP
Area around the mosque sealed by police officials. Photo: Tessa Burrows/AFP
A car with windows shattered after getting shot at by the attacker. Photo:Flynn Foley/AFP
New Zealand police seals the area after the 'terror' attack at local mosques. Photo: AFP
Police enter Kilbirnie mosque in New Zealand after the attack. Photo: Marty Melville/AFP
Armed forces arrive at the scene after the 'terror' attack that killed at least 49 people. Photo: AFP
People pay tributes with flowers to the slain Muslims in the 'terror' attack at Kilbirnie mosque in Wellington. Photo: AFP
New Zealand's flag waving half-mast atop a parliament building in Wellington, on a dark and tragic night that killed 49 people. Photo: AFP


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