Christchurch: The 800-page investigative report into the New Zealand mosque attack reveals that the attacker learned many things from YouTube, while the country’s Islamic extremism was monitored but intelligence agencies turned to the right. Ignored extremism.
According to the International News Agency, the Royal Commission has released an investigation report into the martyrdom of 51 worshipers as a result of the terrorist attack on two New Zealand mosques in March 2019.
The report acknowledges the shortcomings of intelligence and confirms that the terrorist was infected with YouTube, while also pointing out flaws in the weapons issuance system.
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The report also acknowledges that intelligence agencies paid close attention to Islamic extremism but did not pay attention to right-wing extremism, which led to no advance notice of the attack. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has apologized for the intelligence failure.
The report revealed that the terrorist Trent learned many things by watching videos on YouTube, on which Prime Minister Jacinda Arden also hinted at talking to the YouTube administration.
Buying weapons in New Zealand requires the bail of two locals, for which the terrorist Trent used a video game playmate and his father.
The report says that when issuing an arms license, instead of relying on just two referees, one should also consider the extent to which they both know the applicant.
The report called for the establishment of an undercover security agency to monitor hate speech based on religion, language, ethnicity and color, as well as for the police to identify and respond effectively to hate crimes. Has also suggested training.
The recommendations also state that in addition to the establishment of a Ministry of Ethnic Communities by the government, a graduate program for these communities will also be introduced.
It should be noted that Brenton Trent, an Australian citizen, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for firing indiscriminately on two mosques and martyring 51 worshipers.