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SBY orders rescue of Aceh earthquake victims
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has instructed the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) and related agencies to evacuate victims of the earthquake in central Aceh
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resident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has instructed the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) and related agencies to evacuate victims of the earthquake in central Aceh.
'Yesterday, I instructed the BNPB and relevant institutions to carry out rescue operations,' said the President via his Twitter account, @SBYudhoyono, in Jakarta on Wednesday, as quoted by Antara news agency.
Yudhoyono said according to the BNPB's report, emergency relief for the victims and refugees had started to be distributed.
'One Air Force helicopter initially dispatched to tackle haze extinguishing operations in Pekanbaru, Riau, has been diverted to work on emergency relief distribution for earthquake victims in Aceh,' Yudhoyono said.
He also offered his deep condolences for all victims and displaced residents, urging all parties to pray and help the victims.
'Our prayers go out to all Aceh people,' said the President.
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck Aceh at 2:37 p.m. local time on Tuesday, killing at least 22 people and injuring hundreds more.
The epicenter of the quake was located 35 kilometers southwest of Bener Meriah regency, at a depth of 10 kilometers.
The quake did not have the potential to cause a tsunami the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) in Banda Aceh said. (apt/ebf)
