Shock, anger, and mourning after Norway attacks
Posted Jul 23, 2011 04:17:06 PM.
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The world is still reeling after the deadly twin attacks that killed at least 85 people in Norway on Friday.
“Norway”, “PrayforNorway” and “AndersBreivik” were all trending hashtags on Twitter on Saturday afternoon.
People across the globe are using Twitter to express their thoughts on the twin attacks in Norway; many are sending out their condolences online with heartfelt messages, while others are expressing their disgust over the rising death toll.
More information about accused killer Anders Breivik has also been found online. His Facebook page reveals that he is 32 years old and a self-proclaimed Christian.
Breivik’s one and only tweet was July 17 and it delviered an ominous message. He wrote “One person with a belief is equal to the force of 100,000 who have only interests.”
Norway Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg had an agressive message to the attacker.
“You will not destroy us,” he said Stoltenberg. “You will not destroy our democracy!”
King Herald of Norway is encouraging citizens to come together and stay united during this difficult time.
“Our churches are open for those who need a place to go and a place to light a candle,” he said during a live announcement on Saturday afternoon. “Our authorities and many voluntary organized stations have opened their doors. We are here to help.”
Norway’s foreign affairs minister called the massacre a “horrendous act of violence.”
“The country has no finer youth than young people who go for a summer camp doing politics, doing discussions, doing training,” he said.
In Ottawa, members of the small Norweigan community like Berit are watching their home country closely on television.
“It’s very difficult because you get very emotional when you see all these young people killed,” said Berit.
