Anders Behring Breivik, the man blamed for Friday's twin terror attacks in Norway wishes to explain why he killed at least 93 people and wounded nearly 100 more when he appears in court for the first time.

The 32 year-old man who thinks Friday's bombing and shooting attack was cruel but necessary is due to appear in court in Oslo on Monday (local time).

His lawyer said Brevik had admitted responsibility for the bombing and rampage shooting, but felt that his action does not deserve punishment.
Brevik, who calls himself a conservative Christian, wanted to trigger an anti-Muslim revolution in Norwegian society. In a manifesto he published online, he ranted against Muslim immigration to Europe and vowed revenge on those “indigenous Europeans” whom he deemed had betrayed their heritage.

Australia Prime Minister Julia Gillard has condemned the incident.

“Norway is a good friend and partner of Australia. Our sorrow and concern are with people of Norway and in particular with the families of those who have lost loved ones and those who have been injured,” Ms Gillard said.

Norway’s Prime Minister has said that Norwegian democracy will not be shaken by these events and has expressed his determination to bring the perpetrators to justice.