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View all search resultsIndonesia seeks justice, protection after embassy staff killing in Peru
FM Sugiono has communicated with the Peruvian FM Elmer Schialer to request a thorough and transparent investigation into the case, as well as enhanced protections for diplomatic staff and Indonesian citizens in Peru.
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Foreign Minister Sugiono speaks during a press conference with Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul following their bilateral meeting on Aug. 20 at the Foreign Affairs Ministry in Jakarta. (AFP/Yasuyoshi Chiba)
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oreign Minister Sugiono expressed condolences over the death of an Indonesian Embassy official in Lima, Peru, who was shot by an unidentified assailant in Lince district on Monday, assuring that the official’s rights will be upheld and that the government will closely monitor the investigation.
Sugiono has communicated with the Peruvian Foreign Minister Elmer Schialer to request a thorough and transparent investigation into the case, as well as enhanced protections for diplomatic staff and Indonesian citizens in Peru.
“The Indonesian government will continue to monitor the progress of the investigation with Peruvian authorities and is committed to ensuring that justice is served,” the Indonesian foreign ministry said in a Tuesday statement.
Peruvian state news agency Andina reported that the deceased, Zetro Leonardo Purba, was intercepted by an unidentified person while cycling with his wife along César Vallejo avenue, just a few meters from the apartment he was renting.
CCTV footage shows that the 40-year-old was shot three times and the perpetrator fled on a motorcycle driven by an accomplice.
Zetro was rushed to a nearby Javier Prado clinic, where medical staff confirmed his death upon arrival. His wife was unharmed but is under police protection.
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