KEDUTAAN BESAR REPUBLIK INDONESIA
EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA
8 Darwin Avenue, Yarralumla, Canberra, A.C.T. 2600
AUSTRALIA

 

PRESS RELEASE
ON THE TRAGIC INCIDENTS IN BALI
12 OCTOBER 2002

It has come to the Embassy's knowledge that two explosions occurred around 23.30 last night in Denpasar, Bali, during which many innocent people have fallen victims. Some of the victims are foreign tourists, notably Australians.

The Indonesian authorities are now seriously probing the incidents in order to establish the cause of, and the motives behind, the explosions.

The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Canberra is deeply disturbed by the incidents and wishes to use this opportunity to convey its deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.

The government of Indonesia is determined to find those responsible and accordingly bring them to justice.


Canberra, 13 October 2002