Norway attacks: The victims
Police in Norway have published the names of the 77 victims of the bombing and massacre carried out on 22 July by Anders Behring Breivik. Many of those killed on the island of Utoeya were involved with the Norwegian Labour Party's youth wing, the AUF.
Oslo bombing | |||||||
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| Name | Age | Hometown | Profile | Name | Age | Hometown | Profile |
Hanna Endresen | 61 | Oslo | Receptionist in the security department of the Government Administration Services. She was described as a "good colleague". | Tove Ashill Knutsen | 56 | Oslo | Secretary with the electricians and information technology workers' union. On her way to subway station when bomb exploded. |
Kai Hauge | 32 | Oslo | Owned a bar and restaurant in Oslo. A colleague described his death as "a great loss". | Jon Vegard Lervag | 32 | Oslo | A lawyer who worked in the justice department. He was described as "socially engaged". |
Ida Marie Hill | 34 | Oslo | Originally from Grue, Hedmark county, Ida worked as an adviser to the ministry of justice. She was described as "a dear and highly-valued employee". | Hanne Ekroll Loevlie | 30 | Oslo | A senior government worker originally from Tyristrand, Buskerud county. Colleagues said she "represented the best in us". |
Anne Lise Holter | 51 | Valer i Oestfold, Oestfold county | Senior consultant to Norway's PM Jens Stoltenberg's office. Officials sent their "warmest thoughts and sympathy" to her family and friends. | Kjersti Berg Sand | 26 | Nord-Ordal | Worked on international issues in Justice Department. Colleagues said they had lost a "dear and highly valued employee". |
Utoeya island shooting | |||||||
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| Name | Age | Hometown | Profile | Name | Age | Hometown | Profile |
| Source: Oslo police, Norwegian government, NRK | |||||||
Mona Abdinur | 18 | Oslo | The committed young politician was described as "a well-loved friend, who was socially engaged and interested in multicultural issues". | Maria Maageroe Johannesen | 17 | Noetteroey, Vestfold county | Student at Greve Forest High School who was interested in music, dance and drama. Described as a wonderful, conscientious girl who was a "ray of sunshine". |
Ismail Haji Ahmed | 19 | Hamar, Hedmark county | Better known as Isma Brown after appearing on a talent show. The dance instructor was described as a "very bubbly, happy, caring and happy boy. He was very positive with a very big heart." | Ronja Soettar Johansen | 17 | Vefsn, Nordland county | An active blogger, Ronja had a keen interest in music. Friends said she was "a person with courage, commitment and kindness". |
Thomas Margido Antonsen | 16 | Oslo | A student council representative. Described by friends as "a boy who spread joy". | Sondre Kjoeren | 17 | Orkdal, Soer-Troendelag county | Described as a gentle but committed person. He was said to have been heavily involved in efforts to get a new sports hall in his village. |
Porntip Ardam | 21 | Oslo | Known as Pamela. She was described as talented, super-intelligent, politically active and down to earth. | Margrethe Boeyum Kloeven | 16 | Baerum, Akershus county | The student council leader was described as an "active and versatile girl". |
Modupe Ellen Awoyemi | 15 | Drammen, Buskerud county | Daughter of the city council politician Lola Awoyemi. Described as a kind and open girl, who was active in AUF discussions. | Syvert Knudsen | 17 | Lyngdal, Vest-Agder county | The student politician is believed to have been one of the first shot on the island. His family described him as a "bubbly" boy with a keen interest in music. |
Lene Maria Bergum | 19 | Namsos, Nord-Troendelag | Her head teacher described her as an excellent, beautiful youth, who was sociable, interested in international issues. She had planned to start a summer job as a journalist. | Anders Kristiansen | 18 | Bardu, Troms county | An active young politician and leader of the AUF in his area. He was said to be "full of initiative" with "a great desire to work in politics". |
Kevin Daae Berland | 15 | Askoey, Hordaland county | Active in Askoey AUF and was involved in local politics as well as being a member of the youth council. | Elisabeth Troennes Lie | 16 | Halden, Oestfold county | A board member of the Halden AUF. Described as "the sweetest person in the world". |
Trond Berntsen | 51 | Oevre Eiker, Buskerud county | Crown Princess of Norway's step-brother. The royal court said the off-duty police officer was killed while working as a security guard on the island. | Gunnar Linaker | 23 | Bardu, Troms county | Regional secretary of Labour party's youth wing. Father described him as a "calm, big teddy bear with lots of humour and lots of love". |
Sverre Flate Bjoerkavag | 28 | Sula, Soer-Troendelag county | Union official concerned about justice, equality and community thinking. Described as a well-liked young man who fought for pupils and students' rights. Was training to be a nurse. | Tamta Lipartelliani | 23 | Georgia | Secretary of the international committee of the Young Socialists of Georgia. |
Torjus Jakobsen Blattmann | 17 | Kristiansand,Vest-Agder county | Son of former political adviser. His father said he was a boy "full of humour" who loved playing the guitar. | Eva Kathinka Lutken | 17 | Sarpsborg, Oestfold county | She was described as an active politician who was well liked. |
Monica Boesei | 45 | Hole, Buskerud county | PM Jens Stoltenberg said: "To many of us, she was the embodiment of Utoeya. And now she is dead. Shot and killed whilst taking care of and giving joy to young people." | Even Flugstad Malmedal | 18 | Gjoevik, Oppland county | The student with an interest in politics was described as "a gentle boy who stood up for his friends". |
Carina Borgund | 18 | Oslo | Friends and family said she was "kind, caring, gentle and positive. She loved life and spread joy to everyone around her". | Tarald Kuven Mjelde | 18 | Osteroey | Said to be a big fan of Chelsea football team and described as "very warm, friendly and socially engaged". |
Johannes Buoe | 14 | Mandal, Vest-Agder county | "An independent boy with a good sense of humour," his parents told NRK. He was interested in dogs, hunting, snowmobiling and took an active part in the youth community. | Ruth Benedicte Vatndal Nilsen | 15 | Toensberg, Vestfold county | Described by friends as "always happy, positive, and without prejudice". |
Asta Sofie Helland Dahl | 16 | Sortland, Nordland county | Teachers described her as a wonderful girl who was "open and cheerful". | Hakon Oedegaard | 17 | Trondheim, Soer-Troendelag county | Music student at Heimdal high school and member of Byasen school marching band. Described as a role model for others in the band. |
Sondre Furseth Dale | 17 | Haugesund, Rogaland county | Had large network of friends through music scene and politics. Described as a dedicated person who put 100% into everything he was interested in. | Emil Okkenhaug | 15 | Levanger, Nord-Troendelag county | A sports lover described as modest and liked by all who knew him. |
Monica Iselin Didriksen | 18 | Sund, Hordaland county | Active in Sund AUF, she was described by friends as a unique and bubbly girl. | Diderik Aamodt Olsen | 19 | Nesodden, Akershus county | Vice president of Nesodden AUF. He was the youngest member of editorial staff working on the organisation's magazine. |
Gizem Dogan | 17 | Trondheim, Soer-Troendelag county | Described as a clever student who contributed to the cohesion of her class. Elected as central member of local AUF a month before the tragedy. | Henrik Pedersen | 27 | Porsanger, Finnmark county | Leader of Porsanger AUF. Described as a "breath of fresh air" in the local community. A Labour colleague said he was very engaged and engaging. |
Andreas Edvardsen | 18 | Sarpsborg, Oestfold county | Director of Sarpsborg AUF and active in in the Labour youth league regional committee in Oestfold. Described as "a very caring and confident person". | Rolf Christopher Johansen Perreau | 25 | Trondheim, Soer-Troendelag county | Known as Christopher. Long-term member of the AUF and was elected to the board in October. Described as a skilled orator and a charismatic young politician. |
Tore Eikeland | 21 | Osteroy, Hordaland county | PM Jens Stoltenberg described him as "one of our most talented young politicians". | Karar Mustafa Qasim | 19 | Vestby, Akershus county | Originally from Iraq, Karar was with friends at summer camp when he was killed. The local mayor described his death as "an enormous tragedy". |
Bendik Rosnaes Ellingsen | 18 | Rygge, Oestfold county | Had a summer job at the justice ministry before attending camp. He was secretary of Moss Regional Labour Youth, who said they had lost a caring, open and inclusive boy. | Bano Abobakar Rashid | 18 | Nesodden, Akershus county | Leader of Nesodden AUF. She was said to have dedicated her life to fighting for democracy and against racism. |
Aleksander Aas Eriksen | 16 | Meråker, Nord-Troendelag county | Described as socially-engaged as well as "impulsive and passionate". | Henrik Rasmussen | 18 | Hadsel, Nordland county | Treasurer of Hadsel AUF. Said to be a very committed person, both in politics and culture. |
Andrine Bakkene Espeland | 16 | Fredrikstad, Oestfold county | Described as a politically-engaged girl who was keen to take care of the weakest. | Synne Roeyneland | 18 | Oslo | A student described by friends as a "funny girl, who always had something to offer: opinions about politics and love and fun and witty comments". |
Hanne Balch Fjalestad | 43 | Lunner, Oppland county | Danish government confirmed the Danish national was killed while working on the island as a first aid assistant. She was with her 20-year-old daughter, who survived the shooting. | Ida Beathe Rogne | 17 | Oestre Toten, Oppland county | A keen student described as happy and funny as well as determined. |
Silje Merete Fjellbu | 17 | Tinn, Telemark county | Student politician described as a "wonderful girl who had much to contribute". | Simon Saebo | 18 | Salangen, Troms county | The student politician was said to be a natural leader. Those who knew him described him as trusting and kind, and a person who showed great concern for others. |
Hanne Kristine Fridtun | 19 | Stryn, Sogn og Fjordane county | The nursing student was the local AUF county chairman. Described as energetic with great commitment. | Marianne Sandvik | 16 | Hundvag, Stavanger | The student was described as a quiet girl who always stood up for those who needed her. Her father said she was concerned with injustice in the world. |
Andreas Dalby Groennesby | 17 | Stange, Hedmark county | His father had exchanged text messages with him before the shooting. His father told NRK that public support had helped at a painful, terrible time. | Fredrik Lund Schjetne | 18 | Eidsvoll, Akershus county | Described by friends as "a great person" whom it was "an honour" to have known. |
Snorre Haller | 30 | Trondheim, Soer-Troendelag county | Painter and union man. He was a board member of the Joint Association's Central Youth Committee. Described as a "kind, quiet and generous man". | Lejla Selaci | 17 | Fredrikstad, Oestfold county | Leader of the AUF in Fredrikstad. Described as a "very happy and social girl who committed herself to what she believed in". |
Rune Havdal | 43 | Oevre Eiker, Buskerud county | Worked as a security guard on the island of Utoeya. | Birgitte Smetbak | 15 | Noetteroey, Vestfold county | Politicians from her local area said hearing news of her death was "a difficult day". |
Guro Vartdal Havoll | 18 | Oersta, Moere og Romsdal | An active and determined politician, the young student's family said she was inspired by Ghandi and wanted to make the world a "better place". | Isabel Victoria Green Sogn | 17 | Oslo | An enthusiastic member of the AUF who saw her future involved in politics. |
Ingrid Berg Heggelund | 18 | As, Akershus county | A student who said she loved going to school. | Silje Stamneshagen | 18 | Askoey, Hordaland county | Active in Askoey AUF and played in school band. Classmates described her as a happy girl who lit up the school day and every day. |
Karin Elena Holst | 15 | Rana, Nordland county | A member of the Rana AUF, she spoke to her mother during the shooting. She had urged her daughter to hang up and hide. | Victoria Stenberg | 17 | Nes, Akershus county | The oldest of three siblings, she was said to be looking forward to the youth camp. |
Eivind Hovden | 15 | Tokke, Telemark county | Eivind was involved in his local youth centre and was attending his first summer camp. Described as an "amazing guy, always happy, caring and helpful". | Tina Sukuvara | 18 | Vadsoe, Finnmark county | Described as "very talented and engaged" and a person who participated actively in political debates. |
Jamil Rafal Mohamad Jamil | 20 | Eigersund, Rogaland county | Originally from Iraq, Jamil was described as happy, attentive and curious with a strong desire to contribute. | Sharidyn Svebakk-Boehn | 14 | Drammen, Buskerud county | Known as Sissi to friends and family, the schoolgirl was described as a "beautiful, caring and vibrant girl". |
Steinar Jessen | 16 | Alta, Finnmark county | A keen member of the AUF. The mayor of Alta described him as "a flower that would have grown big and strong". | Havard Vederhus | 21 | Oslo | Elected leader of Oslo Labour Youth in February. Friends said he was "ambitious and fearless". |
Espen Joergensen | 17 | Bodoe, Nordland county | Had recently become head of Bodoe AUF. His best friend said he was someone who could "light up the darkest days". | ||||
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