Trudeau visits mosque after Christchurch terror attack

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visitedthe Muslim community in Ottawa Sunday after 50 people were killed in a terrorist attack at amosquein Christchurch, New Zealand.

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Trudeauwas atthe South Nepean Muslim Community mosque in Barrhaventhis eveningfor a private meeting with members of the congregation.

Trudeau visits Ottawa mosque

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visits Ottawa mosque in wake of New Zealand attacks.

A spokesperson for the prime minister said the visit aims to show his solidarity with the Muslim community following the "senseless" terrorist attackin Christchurch.

Fiftypeople were killed and another 41 wereinjured in attacks at two mosques filled with worshippers Friday.

New Zealand's prime minister called it one of the country's "darkest days."