Isis leader seeks vengeance following Christchurch Mosque shootings

Isis group spokesman Abu Hassan al-Muhajir has broken a six month silence to call on Isis supporters to “take vengeance for their religion” following the Mosque attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Security services are preparing for any potential impact from Isis's latest call.

In a a 45 minute audio recording, Al-Muhajir stated:

“This slaughter in those two mosques is no more than another tragedy among past and coming tragedies, which will be followed by scenes of force that reach all who were tricked to living among the polytheist”

“The scenes of death in the two mosques are enough to wake the sleep and incite the supporters of the caliphate who live there, to take vengeance for their religion and for sons of their Ummah, who are killed everywhere in the world.”

The audio message appeared on Isis channels on the encrypted messaging app Telegram. It was distributed by Al Furqan, a media organisation linked to Isis.

The attack in Christchurch, New Zealand, left 50 people dead at two mosques during midday prayers. A 28-year-old Australian is the main suspect and in a manifesto, called himself a white nationalist out to avenge attacks in Europe by Muslims.

The last message from Al-Muhajir came in September 2018, when he claimed rIsis was responsible for an attack on an Iranian military parade in the city of Ahvaz.