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Disinfo: US Secret Service is behind the terror attack in New Zealand

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US Secret service is behind the terror attack in New Zealand.

The terror attack in New Zealand is a cover up of a real global conflict – the trade war between the US and China. China is the largest trading partner of Australia and New Zealand. Americans are worried because more Chinese capital might mean the access to the “Five eyes” intelligence network. That is why they are trying to make New Zealand unattractive for Chinese investments by building a racial barrier.

 

Disproof

Conspiracy theory with no evidence.

The investigation into the Christchurch terror attack on March 15, 2019 is ongoing, with Australian citizen identified as the main suspect in the shooting.

 

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Pervyi Kanal - YouTube
  • Reported in: Issue 141
  • DATE OF PUBLICATION: 15/03/2019
  • Language/target audience: Russian
  • Country: New Zealand, US
  • Keywords: Terrorism, Secret services

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