Published 15:26 IST, March 18th 2019

After announcing gun law reforms, New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern mourns with the families of Christchurch terror attack victims, draws praise for decisive steps

A grieving New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has latched the attention of the world, for her commendable compassion and leadership following the barbaric terror attack on worshippers inside two mosques in Christchurch on Friday.

Reported by: Aishwaria Sonavane
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A grieving New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has latched attention of world, for her commendable compassion and leership following barbaric terror attack on worshippers inside two mosques in Christchurch on Friday.

youngest female he of government in world, wore a sombre Hijab to meet families of victims from Muslim community and embraced m in empathy has garnered immense miration from across world, overflowing on social media. 

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Ardern, following despicable terror attack, has immediately called to tighten gun laws in country to restrict access to some firearms, specifically semi-automatic weapons such as AR-15 rifle, that was used by perpetrator. 

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dressing media on same evening of attack, Prime Minister of New Zealand said, "We are a proud nation of more than 200 ethnicities, 160 langus. And amongst that diversity, we share common values. And one that we place currency on right w is our compassion and support for community of those directly affected by this trdy. And secondly, strongest possible condemnation of ideology of people who did this. You may have chosen us – we utterly reject and condemn you." 

Ardern, who was second world leer to give birth while still in office, became social media persona who held distressed nation toger with an approach to act upon racism infiltrated, in an orwise peaceful country. She t only offered to cover finances for funeral of victims, but also provide financial assistance to families. 

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dressing country she said, "We were t chosen for this act of violence because we condone racism, because we are an enclave for extremism."

Here is how social media is commending Prime Minister of New Zealand: 

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15:03 IST, March 18th 2019