Jacinta Ardern: I will never utter suspect's name

New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern, has vowed never to speak the name of the alleged Christchurch gunman, called on New Zealanders to “speak the names of those who were lost” instead.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Tuesday. Source: Getty

Opening with the Arabic greeting “as-salaam Alaikum”, she said the day of the attack would “now be forever a day etched in our collective memories”.

New Zealand PM vowed to support families of the victims and warned social media companies over their role in spreading video of the attack,

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