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The Government of Indonesia strongly condemns the bombing of the J.W. Marriot Hotel in Jakarta on 5 August 2003 at 12.45 local time which caused scores of victims. According to the latest report, in the J.W. Marriot Hotel bombing, 14 deaths are confirmed, 149 injured and other still unaccounted for. The Governments of Indonesia conveys its condolences and deep sympathy to the family of the victims, both Indonesian as well as foreign citizens, for the brutal and inhumane act of violence which contravene the applicable law, religious teachings and the moral standard which we uphold. The security authorities are presently working their utmost to investigate the bombings and to arrest the perpetrators and bring them to justice. The bombing once again should serve as a reminder to us all that terrorism is real and potential threat to national security. The Government of Indonesia will also continue to work together with the International community to overcome terrorism which is also a threat to global security. New York, 5 August 2003
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