Anders Behring Breivik convicted for Oslo bombing and Utoya shootings, serving a 21-year sentence.

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Anders Behring Breivik, a Norwegian right-wing extremist, was found guilty of carrying out a bombing in Oslo and a mass shooting at a youth camp on the island of Utoya. The attacks in Norway left 77 people dead and many others injured. Breivik was sentenced to 21 years in prison, the maximum penalty in Norway, with the possibility of extension if he is still deemed a threat to society. The attacks shocked the nation and the world, leading to an outpouring of grief and solidarity with the victims and their families. The incident also sparked debates about extremist ideologies and the rise of far-right sentiments in Europe. Breivik's trial shed light on the dangers of radicalization and the need for better strategies to prevent and counter extremist violence. The court's verdict provided a sense of justice for the victims and closure for the affected communities, although the emotional scars of the attacks would likely endure for years to come. #Norway #Breivik #Extremism #Justice #Utoya #Oslo #Prevention
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