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EU condemns Kampung Melayu terrorist attack
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Fatal attack: People gather at the Kampung Melayu bus station, East Jakarta, May 25, where two explosions occurred a day earlier. The suicide bomb attack killed three police officers, the latest assault to hit the Muslim-majority country as it struggles with a surge of terror plots. (AFP/Adek Berry)
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he European Union delegation to Indonesia and Brunei Darussalam, as well as embassies of EU member states have condemned the May 24 terrorist attack in East Jakarta.
They expressed their heartfelt condolences to the families and colleagues of the victims, as well as to Indonesian authorities and people.
“We wish all those injured in the attack a quick and full recovery,” the EU said in a statement on Friday.
The EU also paid tribute to Indonesian law enforcement, the vigilance and actions of which had prevented and contained many attacks. The EU also conveyed its respect to National Police officers who tragically lost their lives in the line of duty.
“We all stand united against the scourge of terrorism,” it said.
(Read also: Police arrest three allegedly linked to Jakarta suicide bombings)
Two explosions occurred at the Kampung Melayu bus station on Wednesday evening, killing three police officers and two alleged suicide bombers. A dozen people were injured in the blasts.
The National Police have said the Kampung Melayu suicide bomb attack was likely linked to the Islamic State (IS) movement.
The attack is similar to a terrorist attack that occurred near the Arjuna subdistrict office in Bandung, West Java, in February. IS-affiliated Jamaah Anshar Daulah (JAD) is believed to be behind the Bandung attack. (ebf)
