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ABC AUSTRALIA, 20/03/2003 14:07:27

Security alert from British embassy in Jakarta

The British embassy in Jakarta says terrorists may take advantage of tensions over Iraq to launch an attack against Westerners.

It reiterated earlier advice against non-essential visits to the country, saying there continues to be a high risk of terrorism against Westerners following the Bali bombings last October and other attacks.

The mission says Britons already in Indonesia should consider leaving if their presence is not essential, adding that its diplomatic staff has been reduced.

An estimated 4,000 Britons live in Indonesia, most in Jakarta and the embassy advised those who stay to exercise extreme caution.

The Bali bombings blamed on regional terror group Jemaah Islamiyah killed 202 people, mostly foreigners.

An Islamic youth group called Anshor has threatened to force US and allied diplomats to leave Indonesia if war breaks out.

Jakarta police have put off-duty officers on call to counter any protests and have strengthened their presence at the embassies of the United States and its allies.

20/03/2003 14:07:27 | ABC Radio Australia News
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