By: Arifin *)
“We would like say thank to Mr. President Joko Widodo for your attention and support, and also to the people of Indonesia,” said Corinne Breuze, French Ambassador to Indonesia at a press conference at the French Embassy in Jakarta, Saturday (14/11), cited Sindonews.com.According Breuze, it got a lot of messages and condolences from citizens of Indonesia who expressed their appreciation for tragedy in Paris.
Breuze also expressed gratitude to the police and citizens who helped keep the French Embassy in Jakarta.Quoted from Voaindonesia, President Joko Widodo condemned the acts of terrorism that took place in Paris, France, on Friday (13/11) night. “The Government and people of Indonesia strongly condemned the violence and atrocities that took place in Paris. We also would like to express deep condolences, the disaster that befell to people of France, “said President Jokowi.Government of Indonesia also calls on all parties to strengthen international cooperation to face of terrorism. President believes that we need a strong synergy to eradicate radical action and radical understanding.
Meanwhile the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia through its official statement deliver that Government and Indonesian people express sympathy and deepest condolences to people and government of France, especially the families of victims.In the other hand, the police make redouble security at embassies and consular who representatives of friendly countries every place in Indonesia. This was done to anticipate security problems related to the terror events in Paris, France.“Clearly, in particular French Embassy, consulates in the provinces, we had been increase (security), multiplied,” said Head of Public Relations of the Police, Inspector General of Police Anton Charliyan, in the Metro Jaya Police Headquarters, on Monday (16/11), adapted BeritaSatu.com.
Meanwhile, the terrorist attacks in paris impacted the other Muslims in France. Kompas.com launch, Muslims also be victims of terrorism, reported Islamic news website, Saphirnews. According to this site, on the weekends, religious symbols which reflect the anti – Islamic sentiment was painted in the walls of mosque in eastern Paris. Beside of that, according to French daily Le Parisien, slogans “France, get up!” written on the walls of other mosques around the city.As we known, at least 129 people were killed and 352 others injured by acts of terror attacks in several areas in Paris, France. About 99 of whom were seriously injured that the death victim could still grow.
*) The Author is Jakarta Regional Contributor
