LAKSAMANA.Net, October 14, 2002 11:09 AM
Bush & Annan's Statements on Bali Bombing
October 14, 2002 11:09 AM
Laksamana.Net - George W. Bush and Kofi Annan on the Bali car bombing that left at
least 187 people dead. Plus the US advises its citizens to leave Indonesia.
Statement by the President of the United States
For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
October 13, 2002
Terrorists have once again targeted innocents this time in Indonesia. At least 182
innocent men and women have been murdered and hundreds injured in a cowardly act
designed to create terror and chaos.
On behalf of the people of the United States, I condemn this heinous act. I offer our
heartfelt condolences to the families of all the murder victims from numerous countries
and our wish for the swift and complete recovery of those injured in this attack.
I offer our sympathy to our friends, the people of Indonesia, for this terrible tragedy.
Our prayers are also with our friends and allies, the people of Australia, who are
suffering a grievous personal and national loss.
The world must confront this global menace terrorism. We must together challenge
and defeat the idea that the wanton killing of innocents advances any cause or
supports any aspirations. And, we must call this despicable act by its rightful name
murder.
The United States has offered its assistance to the government of Indonesia to help
bring these murderers to justice.
GEORGE W. BUSH
UN Secretary General Kofi Annan’s Statement on Bali Attack
New York, 13 October 2002
The Secretary-General was shocked and horrified to hear of last night's car bomb
attack in Bali, Indonesia, which killed at least 180 people and wounded scores of
others.
He wishes to express, once again, his utter condemnation of all such indiscriminate
attacks on civilians. They violate all accepted standards of morality, as well as
national and international law, and cannot be justified by any cause or ideology.
Such tragic events underscore the importance of cooperation by all States in the
struggle against terrorism and to defend human rights, freedom and the rule of law.
US State Department: Indonesia - Travel Warning
October 13, 2002
This Travel Warning is being issued to alert Americans to increased security concerns
in Indonesia arising as a result of the October 12 bombing of a night club and another
in the vicinity of our Consular Agency in ---Bali, Indonesia. The Department of State
warns U.S. citizens to defer travel to Indonesia. In addition, this Travel Warning alerts
Americans to the ordered departure of U.S. Government personnel in non-emergency
positions and all family members. This Travel Warning supersedes the November 23,
2001, Travel Warning for Indonesia.
The Department of State warns U.S. citizens to defer travel to Indonesia. The bombing
of a nightclub and another in the vicinity of our Consular Agency in Bali, Indonesia,
along with the current security situation within Indonesia puts U.S. citizens and U.S.
interests at risk. In addition to the October 12 bombings in Bali, a series of bombings
over the past two years has struck religious, political, and business targets
throughout Indonesia. Americans in Indonesia should evaluate their security posture
and consider departing the country.
As a result of these concerns, the Department has ordered the departure of U.S.
Government personnel in non-emergency positions and all family members in
Indonesia. All American citizens in Indonesia are urged to depart the country.
As indicated in the Department’s Worldwide Caution of October 10, 2002, as
security is increased at official U.S. facilities, terrorists and their sympathizers will
seek softer targets. These may include facilities where Americans are generally
known to congregate or visit, such as clubs, restaurants, places of worship, schools
or outdoor recreation events.
American citizens who travel to or reside in Indonesia should exercise maximum
caution and take prudent measures such as avoiding crowds and demonstrations,
keeping a low profile, varying times and routes for all required travel, remaining acutely
aware of their immediate environment, and notifying the U.S. Embassy or Consulate
in case of any change in the local security situation. Indonesia’s frequent political
demonstrations are usually peaceful, but can quickly turn violent with little forewarning
and should be avoided. American citizens are urged to treat mail and packages from
unfamiliar sources with suspicion.
Occasionally, the U.S. mission in Indonesia may suspend service to the public and/or
close because of security concerns. When experiencing these situations, the
Embassy will continue to provide emergency services to American citizens via
telephone.
Updated information on travel and security in Indonesia may be obtained from the
Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747. The U.S. Embassy in Jakarta can be
contacted by phone at (62)(21) 3435-9000. The number for the Consulate General in
Surabaya is (62)(31) 567-2287. U.S. citizens should also consult the Department of
State’s Consular Information Sheet (CIS) for Indonesia, which is available at any U.S.
Embassy or Consulate abroad and through the Department of State, Bureau of
Consular Affairs’ Internet web site, www.travel.state.gov.
U.S. Jakarta Embassy Warden Notice
October 13, 2002
Last night there was an apparent terrorist attack outside the Sari Nightclub, in the
Kuta area of Denpasar, Bali, resulting in significant numbers of fatalities and injuries.
The embassy is still trying to assess the number of American victims. This attack
comes on the heels of previous warnings of Americans at risk, and highlights the
mounting threat to Americans wherever they are in Indonesia.
We continue to advise all Americans to exercise a high level of security awareness,
and to keep a low profile. The embassy is currently re-evaluating the extent of its
presence in Indonesia. Americans visiting or residing in Indonesia are advised to
examine the necessity of continuing to remain in Indonesia.
For those desiring additional information, the State Department has established two
hotlines in the U.S., as follows:
For those calling from within the U.S.: 1-888-407-4747
For those calling from outside the U.S.: 317 472-2328
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