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72 minutes of terror in the tents and on the lake shore.
Slovenia🏛️ PoliticsCenter10 hr. ago

72 minutes of terror in the tents and on the lake shore.

The article recounts the 2011 Norway terrorist attack carried out by Anders Behring Breivik, who killed 69 people, mostly young members of the Labour Party's youth wing, during a summer camp on the island of Utoya. The attack began with a bombing in Oslo targeting the prime minister's office, followed by Breivik's armed assault on the island where he shot and killed numerous attendees. The massacre lasted 72 minutes, with many victims being lured by Breivik posing as a police officer. The Norwegian police faced criticism for their slow response and logistical failures, including the non-use of helicopters and a broken patrol boat. Civilian volunteers helped rescue children, while Breivik was eventually captured and later transferred to prison. The tragedy deeply affected Norway, including the royal family, as one of the victims was related to the crown princess.

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24ur (POP TV) logo24ur (POP TV)IndependentCenter10 hr. ago
72 minutes of terror in the tents and on the lake shore.

The article recounts the 2011 Norway terrorist attack carried out by Anders Behring Breivik, who killed 69 people, mostly young members of the Labour Party's youth wing, during a summer camp on the island of Utoya. The attack began with a bombing in Oslo targeting the prime minister's office, followed by Breivik's armed assault on the island where he shot and killed numerous attendees. The massacre lasted 72 minutes, with many victims being lured by Breivik posing as a police officer. The Norwegian police faced criticism for their slow response and logistical failures, including the non-use of helicopters and a broken patrol boat. Civilian volunteers helped rescue children, while Breivik was eventually captured and later transferred to prison. The tragedy deeply affected Norway, including the royal family, as one of the victims was related to the crown princess.

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