CHRISTCHURCH, KOMPAS.com – An investigation into the massacre in Christchurch shows that there have been several failures ahead of the 2019 attacks but even if failures can be pointed out, tragedies are still unavoidable.
A direct investigation was carried out after the Christchurch massacre that killed 51 worshipers from 2 mosques in March 2019 by one person terrorist ideological white supremacist, Brenton Tarrant.
Launch BBCThe results of a recent investigation revealed that the authorities identified many lessons that could be learned and some significant things to change.
Also read: Residents Cheer and Spread Flowers When Christchurch Mosque Shooter Is Imprisoned for Life
Prime Minister New Zealand Jacinda Ardern underlines the failure of the authorities to check the license to use or permit firearms when Tarrant managed to collect a lot of weapons before carrying out the action.
The authorities also failed to prevent Tarrant’s attacks because they were too focused on what they suspected and were incorrect, namely thinking the threat was coming from within extremist Islam.
Although the findings were unlikely to have prevented the attack, “this is a failure and for that, on behalf of the government, I apologize,” Ardern was quoted as saying. BBC.
Also read: After the Christchurch tragedy, this is another row of mosque shootings in the world
Some of the things that were changed included the creation of a new national intelligence and security agency and proposals for the police to identify and respond to hate crimes more closely.
The New Zealand government also plans to create a special ministry dealing with ethnic communities and an advanced course of study in the area of ethnic communities.
In response, the imam of Al Noor Mosque, one of the 2 mosques targeted said that the investigation report confirmed the authorities’ suspicion of the Muslim community, and not protection.
Also read: Christchurch Brenton Tarrant Mosque Defendant Trial Can Not Be Broadcast Directly
“We have known for a long time that the Muslim community has been the target of hate speech and hate crimes, this report shows that we are right,” said Gamal Fouda.
“The report shows that institutional prejudice and subconscious prejudice exist in government institutions and that needs to change.”
He stressed that the changes recommended in the report should now be used to rebuild trust between the Muslim community and the police.
Also read: Coronavirus, New Zealand Cancels One Year Anniversary of the Christchurch Shooting
– .
