In a courtroom on Tuesday, Anders Behring Breivik, the Norwegian mass killer responsible for a car bomb attack in Oslo and a shooting spree on Utoeya island in 2011, expressed remorse for his actions and tearfully described his life in prison as a "nightmare." Breivik, a far-right extremist who targeted 77 people in his rampage, is currently suing the state, claiming that his prison conditions and restricted communication violate his human rights.

During the hearing, held in a gymnasium within his high-security jail, Breivik spoke about his isolation in prison and the detrimental impact it has had on his well-being. "I don't think I can survive much longer without meaningful human relations," he stated, his voice trembling as he wiped away tears. "Every day is a nightmare. I consider suicide every day."

Breivik killed eight individuals with a car bomb in Oslo before gunning down 69 others, mostly teenagers, on Utoeya island. Since then, he has been held in isolation. When asked about his thoughts on the Utoeya incident, Breivik expressed regret, saying, "I am sorry for what I did. I am willing to give up politics."

The mass killer's statements regarding his actions have been inconsistent in the past, sometimes showing no remorse, while at other times denouncing violence entirely. The ongoing lawsuit, now in its second day, has reignited public debate and has been met with frustration from survivors and victims' families.

Freddy Lie, whose two daughters were present during the Utoeya attack, with one tragically killed and the other surviving but wounded, dismissed Breivik's steps towards remorse as insincere. "Crocodile tears. Playing to the gallery," Lie said, expressing his hope that Breivik experiences a long life filled with suffering. "He is nothing more than a child killer."

Ingrid Kragh Swang, whose son survived the Utoeya attack, expressed her weariness and despair over the case being repeatedly brought up. She shared her feelings on Monday, stating, "It wears us down and tears something up in us."

Breivik's lawyers argue that Norway is violating the European Convention on Human Rights, which prohibits "torture or inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment." The Justice Ministry's lawyers, however, contend that the restrictions placed on Breivik are necessary due to the ongoing threat he poses and the potential for his ideology to inspire others to commit acts of violence.

As the government lawyer, Andreas Hjetland, made his points in court, Breivik shook his head in disagreement. Standing at the witness stand – a departure from the usual sitting position in Norwegian courts – Breivik consulted his notes while clad in a black suit, white shirt, and brown tie.

In his witness statement, Breivik identified himself as the head of a political party called Nordic State and other unnamed organizations. He claimed that he was no longer in control of the online persona associated with his name, stating, "It is a completely different person than me, it is a character I have lost control over and that is utilized by the far right."

The court proceedings continue, with the debate over Breivik's prison conditions and communication restrictions highlighting the tension between his rights and the potential dangers posed by his extremist ideology.