SECRETARY-GENERAL HORRIFIED BY JAKARTA BOMB ATTACK; CONDEMNS
‘DESPICABLE’ ACT IN STRONGEST POSSIBLE TERMS
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for Secretary-General Kofi Annan:
The Secretary-General is horrified at the bomb explosion today at the Marriott Hotel in Jakarta, reportedly killing at least 10 people and injuring many more.� He condemns in the strongest possible terms this apparent act of terrorism.
The Secretary-General extends his heartfelt condolences to the Government of Indonesia and the families of the victims of this despicable act.
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