New York

09 September 2004

Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on car bomb in Indonesia

The Secretary-General is horrified at the car bomb explosion today near the Australian Embassy in Jakarta, reportedly killing at least eight people and injuring more than a hundred others. He extends his heartfelt condolences to the Government of Indonesia and the families of the victims of this apparent terrorist act. The Secretary-General reiterates his condemnation of all terrorist acts.