Today, Explained A mass shooting, live-streamed
Mar 15, 2019
Addie Robertson, a Senior reporter for The Verge, discusses the harrowing mass shooting at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. She examines the shockwaves this terrorist act sent through both local and global communities. The conversation dives into the complexities of social media's role in spreading hate and the darker implications of live-streamed violence. Addie highlights the emotional turmoil within the Muslim community, juxtaposing their resilience against the stark reality of ongoing Islamophobia.
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Christchurch Mosque Shootings
- A mass shooting occurred at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, during Friday prayer, killing 49 people.
- The death toll is expected to rise, with dozens more injured.
Timing of the Attack
- The attack targeted Friday noon prayer, the busiest time of the week for mosques.
- Muslims congregate for an hour to listen to a sermon and pray, making it a vulnerable time.
Unprecedented Violence
- The attack was unprecedented in New Zealand, a country with low gun violence.
- New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern called it "unlike anything that we have experienced before."