EU, Australia, Britain condemn Jakarta hotels blasts
The Jakarta Post, Jakarta | Fri, 07/17/2009 6:39 PM
European Union, Britain and Australia condemned the bombings on two luxury hotels in Jakarta on Friday, calling it a 'barbaric' and 'cowardly" act of violence.
European Union High Representative Javier Solana said in a statement sent to
The Jakarta Post he was shocked that Indonesia had again become a victim of terrorism.
"I strongly condemn this morning's bomb attacks in Jakarta that have claimed innocent lives and injured many more. This was also an attack on Indonesia and the Indonesian people's attachment to democracy," he said.
“The EU stands with the people and the government of Indonesia as they work to bring those responsible for this cowardly act of terror to justice. Our thoughts are with the families of the victims, and we wish a speedy recovery to those injured."
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said he felt “sick in the stomach” when he was told about the attacks. “It is an act of murder. It is a barbaric act that violates the fundamental principles of human decency," he said as quoted by the Associated Press.
"The language contained within the travel advisory about threats against Australians, westerners, in Jakarta and in international hotels is not there for idle purpose," he added. Australia has updated its travel advisory following the attacks.
Meanwhile in Jakarta, British Charge D'Affaires Matthew Rous said: "On behalf of the British Government I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the victims of this morning's attacks and to their families.
“The British people deplore terrorism in all its forms. We stand resolutely beside our friends in Indonesia at this difficult time".
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