Muslims don't want March 15 memorial service

Muslims don’t want March 15 memorial service

Monday, March 2nd, 2020

Members of the Muslim community are unhappy about a planned service to mark one year since the Christchurch terror attack.

But it will go ahead with their reluctant blessing. Continue reading

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Tags: Christchurch mosque attack, Muslims. Terror attacks

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