New Zealand authorities introduced a ban on semiautomatic assault weapons and assault rifles in the country, is notified on the Internet representation of the government.

"The Cabinet agreed on the need to change the law at the meeting on the first day of the week, 72 hours after the horrific terrorist attack in Christchurch. At present, six days after the attack, we declare a ban on all military semi-automatic weapons and assault rifles " - are in the press release, the words of the Prime Minister of Jasinda Arder.

On March fifteenth with weapons citizens started shooting at the 2 mosques of Christchurch. According to the final data, lost his life 50 people, many more were damaged. The Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern called the incident a terrorist attack.

One of the assailants, 28-year-old Brenton Tarrant led the daily news broadcast of the attack. Currently, he is placed under arrest on charges of forcible deprivation of life.



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