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Indonesia condemns Dhaka attack
Indonesia has condemned a terrorist attack and hostage-taking at a cafe in Bangladesh that left at least 20 of the hostages, mostly foreigners, dead and dozens of others injured on Friday and expressed its condolences to the families of the victims.
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A relative tries to console a Bangladeshi woman, Semin Rahman (center), whose son is missing after militants took hostages in a restaurant popular with foreigners in Dhaka on July 2. Bangladeshi forces stormed the Holey Artisan Bakery in Dhaka's Gulshan area where heavily armed militants held dozens of people hostage Saturday morning. The forces rescued some captives, including foreigners, at the end of the 10-hour standoff. (AP/-)
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ndonesia has condemned a terrorist attack and hostage-taking at a cafe in a diplomatic zone in Dhaka that left at least 20 of the hostages, mostly foreigners, dead and dozens of others injured on Friday and expressed its condolences to the families of the victims.
"The government and people of Indonesia convey their deepest condolences and sympathy to the victims and their families during this time of grief," the Foreign Ministry said in a press statement on Saturday.
The Indonesian Embassy in Dhaka reported no Indonesian casualties in the attack. The embassy said it is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with local authorities as well as with Indonesian citizens residing in Dhaka.
The Indonesian government stated it stands in solidarity with Bangladesh in its fight against terrorism and called for closer international cooperation in combating the global threat.
There are 520 Indonesians living in Bangladesh, according to the Embassy. The Embassy strongly advised Indonesians to stay safe, remain alert and avoid public places that are possible terrorist targets, as well as to follow the directions and advice of the local authorities.
The embassy provided phone numbers for Indonesians seeking information on their families or on the current situation. Indonesian can contact Emir Faisal, the embassy's protocol and consular affairs official, at +880 161 4444 560 and +880 161 4444 552. (sha/rin)
