New Zealand Pushes Back Against Erdogan’s Threats in Wake of Massacre - News Summed Up

New Zealand Pushes Back Against Erdogan’s Threats in Wake of Massacre


New Zealanders have turned up at makeshift memorials and vigils to mourn the 50 victims of the shootings at two Christchurch mosques. The WSJ's Rachel Pannett reports on what we know so far about the country's deadliest massacre. Photo: APNew Zealand plans to confront Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after he said last week’s mosque attack was part of a broader plot against his country and threatened to send New Zealanders and Australians home in coffins. Campaigning actively in support of his pro-Islam Justice and Development Party ahead of local elections on March 31, Mr. Erdogan has repeatedly broadcast video of the Christchurch mosque massacre to followers. Pollsters predict his party will strain to retain control of some big cities such as Istanbul...


Source: Wall Street Journal March 20, 2019 15:45 UTC



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