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Fri, 07/17/2009 - 20:49
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PRESIDENT CONDEMNS BOMBINGS
Jakarta, July 17 (ANTARA) - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said he strongly condemned the bomb attacks on Hotel JW Marriott and Hotel Ritz-Carlton that left at least nine people dead in Jakarta on Friday.
The incidents which occurred just after the peaceful implementation of the presidential elections on July 8 would certainly have an effect on many activities in the country, he said at a press conference at the presidential palace.
A match between British football club Manchester United and Indonesian all stars in Jakarta next Monday had been canceled because of the incidents.
In connection with the incidents, President Yudhoyono said "I swear to the Indonesian people, the state and the government will take firm and appropriate actions against the perpetrators including their mastermind."
Yudhoyono also called on all government agencies concerned to immediately investigate the case thoroughly.
He said that terrorists were responsible for the bombings.
"Today marks a black chapter in our history. The bombings were the acts of terrorists. A terrorist network must have been behind the terrorism although it may not be one we already know about," he said.
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono looked emotional when making the statement. Several times he visibly held his breath to control his emotions when making the statement.
He said the incidents would have a big impact on Indonesia after the country enjoyed political and security stability in the past five years.
Indonesia which was just thriving in economic and political terms and enjoying a good image in international forums now seemed to have been thrown backwards because of the incidents, he said.
"The incidents damaging the country's security and peaceful conditions, had also occurred while the people were craving for a secure, calm and peaceful atmosphere and unity to develop the country," he said.
President Yudhoyono had ordered the police, the military as well as provincial governors and city mayors to heighten their alertness. "Law enforcers must find the perpetrator(s) or mastermind of the violence," he said.
The head of the anti-terror desk at the office of the coordinating minister for political, legal and security affairs, Police Inspector General Ansyaad Mbai said the Indonesian government would continue its fight against terrorism.
"Whatever its form, we will never tolerate terrorism. The Indonesian government will continue to fight terrorism with both soft or hard power," he said.
The dead victims of the bombings on Friday also include foreigners.
Police suspected that the bombings were done by suicide bombers but further investigation still had to be done to prove it.
National Police Chief General Bamban Hendarso Danuri said Jakarta was now in state of the highest alert level.
The head of the State Intelligence Agency (BIN), Syamsir Siregar, said an intensive investigation and evaluation would be done on the whole security situation in the country, including whether the bombings were related to recent security disturbances in Papua or the July 8 presidential election.
Around two hundred employees of JW Marriott had been questioned by the police in connection with the bombing incidents. "Our friends who work night and morning shifts are still inside the hotel," Subagio, a JW Marriott Hotel technician, told newsmen after the blast, adding he did not know when they would be allowed to return home because "the police were still questioning them."
No one has so far claimed responsibility for the incidents.***
The incidents which occurred just after the peaceful implementation of the presidential elections on July 8 would certainly have an effect on many activities in the country, he said at a press conference at the presidential palace.
A match between British football club Manchester United and Indonesian all stars in Jakarta next Monday had been canceled because of the incidents.
In connection with the incidents, President Yudhoyono said "I swear to the Indonesian people, the state and the government will take firm and appropriate actions against the perpetrators including their mastermind."
Yudhoyono also called on all government agencies concerned to immediately investigate the case thoroughly.
He said that terrorists were responsible for the bombings.
"Today marks a black chapter in our history. The bombings were the acts of terrorists. A terrorist network must have been behind the terrorism although it may not be one we already know about," he said.
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono looked emotional when making the statement. Several times he visibly held his breath to control his emotions when making the statement.
He said the incidents would have a big impact on Indonesia after the country enjoyed political and security stability in the past five years.
Indonesia which was just thriving in economic and political terms and enjoying a good image in international forums now seemed to have been thrown backwards because of the incidents, he said.
"The incidents damaging the country's security and peaceful conditions, had also occurred while the people were craving for a secure, calm and peaceful atmosphere and unity to develop the country," he said.
President Yudhoyono had ordered the police, the military as well as provincial governors and city mayors to heighten their alertness. "Law enforcers must find the perpetrator(s) or mastermind of the violence," he said.
The head of the anti-terror desk at the office of the coordinating minister for political, legal and security affairs, Police Inspector General Ansyaad Mbai said the Indonesian government would continue its fight against terrorism.
"Whatever its form, we will never tolerate terrorism. The Indonesian government will continue to fight terrorism with both soft or hard power," he said.
The dead victims of the bombings on Friday also include foreigners.
Police suspected that the bombings were done by suicide bombers but further investigation still had to be done to prove it.
National Police Chief General Bamban Hendarso Danuri said Jakarta was now in state of the highest alert level.
The head of the State Intelligence Agency (BIN), Syamsir Siregar, said an intensive investigation and evaluation would be done on the whole security situation in the country, including whether the bombings were related to recent security disturbances in Papua or the July 8 presidential election.
Around two hundred employees of JW Marriott had been questioned by the police in connection with the bombing incidents. "Our friends who work night and morning shifts are still inside the hotel," Subagio, a JW Marriott Hotel technician, told newsmen after the blast, adding he did not know when they would be allowed to return home because "the police were still questioning them."
No one has so far claimed responsibility for the incidents.***
