UNHCR’s Grandi Expresses Shock Following New Zealand’s Massacre Of Innocent Worshippers

Umer Jamshaid Published March 16, 2019 | 01:00 AM

Filippo Grandi, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, offered his sincerest condolences to the families and friends of the victims and to the people of New Zealand following the horrific attacks against two mosques which took place today in Christchurch

GENEVA, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 16th Mar, 2019) Filippo Grandi, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, offered his sincerest condolences to the families and friends of the victims and to the people of New Zealand following the horrific attacks against two mosques which took place today in Christchurch.

''It is with great sadness that I have heard the news of the horrific attacks against two mosques which took place today in Christchurch, New Zealand, in which 49 people are believed to have been killed. I offer my sincerest condolences to the families and friends of the victims and to the people of New Zealand. I share my solidarity with them in their grief and sorrow,'' said Grandi in a statement today.

''While many uncertainties remain, it appears that this act of terror was motivated by hatred and fear of others, and that among those killed are refugees and migrants. This is deeply shocking. At a time of growing hostility towards diversity, the humanity the authorities and people of New Zealand have shown in their response is truly laudable.

''My colleagues and I at UNHCR stand by New Zealand – a country which has generously given refuge to people fleeing conflict and persecution, and whose citizens warmly welcomed them into their towns and cities.'' Gev / Wam WAM/جنف/Tariq alfaham