Christchurch Shooting
Facebook says it will tighten livestreaming rules in wake of Christchurch massacre
Facebook Inc said on Tuesday it was tightening rules around its livestreaming feature ahead of a meeting of world leaders aimed at curbing online violence in the aftermath of the Christchurch massacre. Continue reading
UN chief visits mosques in New Zealand where 51 were killed
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday visited the two New Zealand mosques where 51 worshippers were killed by a gunman in March. Continue reading
New Zealand begins inquiry into Christchurch mosque shooting
New Zealand’s Royal Commission inquiry will look into the suspected gunman’s activities, use of social media and international connections, as well as whether there were inappropriate priority settings in counter-terrorism resources. Continue reading
New Zealand, France to launch pledge aimed at stopping online terror
The “Christchurch Call” would urge governments and tech giants to root out and censor online extremism. Continue reading
How the Christchurch terror attacks led to gun-law reform in New Zealand
The country has now formally banned military-style weapons. Continue reading
4-year-old Christchurch shooting victim wakes from coma, and now she can’t see
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
The young Christchurch shooting victim has had as many as eight operations. Continue reading
‘You just want to be prepared’: Why some Muslim Canadian women are taking up self-defence
Noticing a rise in Islamophobic attacks and related incidents, some Muslim women are turning to self-defence classes. Continue reading
Calgarians launch anti-hate task force
Recent attacks against racial and religious groups have sparked a group of Calgarians to create a new anti-hate task force. Continue reading
Australian passes law on jailing social media execs for violent content on their platforms
Australia will fine social media companies up to 10 percent of their annual global turnover and imprison executives for up to three years if violent content is not removed “expeditiously” under a new law. Continue reading
Christchurch shooting video triggers lawsuit against Facebook and YouTube by French Muslim group
Facebook and YouTube incited violence by allowing footage of the Christchurch shooting to be livestreamed, the group alleges. Continue reading