The trial commenced in Norway for a man accused of aggravated terrorism for a shooting at an LGBTQ+ festival in Oslo's nightlife district. The incident, which took place on June 25, 2022, resulted in two fatalities and nine individuals sustaining serious injuries at three locations, notably outside the London Pub, a popular gay bar.
The accused, a 44-year-old Norwegian citizen originally from Iran named Zaniar Matapour, allegedly discharged 10 rounds with a machine gun and eight shots with a handgun into a crowd. The prosecutor revealed that Matapour had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group.
