Auckland, May 20 -- The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ) has issued a strong public statement following the deadly attack on an Islamic center in San Diego, urging New Zealand authorities and communities to remain vigilant against hate-driven extremism.

In the advisory, FIANZ expressed condolences to the families of the victims and warned that attacks targeting Muslim communities are part of a growing global pattern of extremist violence. The organization said the ideology behind such incidents mirrors concerns already identified by New Zealand security agencies after the 2019 Christchurch mosque shootings.

FIANZ acknowledged recent efforts by New Zealand agencies, including improved coordination between police ...