Christchurch mosque attacks two years on: Shooting hero says forgotten victims need looking after
14 Mar, 2021 04:00 PM
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Abdul Aziz Wahabzadah was hailed a hero in the wake of the March 15, 2019 attacks - two years ago today - for saving lives at the Linwood mosque in Christchurch. Photo / George Heard
A mosque attacks hero who confronted the gunman and chased him away on March 15, 2019 has warned about forgotten victims being left behind.
Abdul Aziz Wahabzadah was hailed a hero in the wake of the March 15, 2019 attacks – two years ago today - for saving lives at the Linwood mosque in Christchurch.
Christchurch mosque attacks: Victims call for more support
21 Dec, 2020 07:30 PM
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Ahmed Khan, who was at the Linwood Masjid at the time of the terror attack, says witnesses need more than counselling. Photo / RNZ
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By Anan Zaki of RNZ
Witnesses to the horror of the Christchurch mosque shootings say they remain the forgotten victims of the terror attack.
Those who didn t suffer physical injuries during the attack are not eligible for ACC support, despite their ongoing trauma being highlighted in the recently released Royal Commission of Inquiry report into the attack.
Witnesses told the commission their mental well-being continued to be affected by stress, anxiety, depression and difficulty sleeping.
Mosque shootings: Forgotten victims call for more government support Tuesday, December 22, 2020 Radio New Zealand
Witnesses to the horror of the Christchurch mosque shootings say they remain the forgotten victims of the terror attack.
Those who didn t suffer physical injuries during the attack are not eligible for ACC support, despite their ongoing trauma being highlighted in the recently released Royal Commission of Inquiry report into the attack.
Witnesses told the commission their mental well-being continued to be affected by stress, anxiety, depression and difficulty sleeping.
On 15 March 2019, Nathan Smith was inside Masjid An-Nur for Friday prayers.
As the Imam gave his khuthbah, (sermon) Smith said all hell broke loose.