Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has sent his condolences to former Fijians and New Zealanders living in Christchurch.

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has sent his condolences to former Fijians and New Zealanders living in Christchurch.

Bainimarama says as news of a mass shooting at the two mosques in Christchurch unfolds, Fijian hearts are breaking for our brothers and sisters – a place where an atrocity of this nature is shocking almost beyond comprehension.

The Prime Minister says across all religions, houses of worship are a source of refuge, of prayer, and of love.

He says to see such a heinous and hate-filled act occur in what should be places of peace is the darkest of evils.

In his message Bainimarama says the Fijian people stand with our Pacific family in this time of suffering and sadness, and we condemn all forms of hatred and terror.

He says Fiji will be working closely with authorities in New Zealand to monitor the welfare of Fijians in Christchurch and will provide updates as they are made available.

Meanwhile, the Leader of Opposition Sitiveni Rabuka has also conveyed his personal condolences to the families of the victims of the cowardly terrorist attacks in Christchurch city which has left 49 people dead, and many injured and traumatized.

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