JAKARTA - Australian Prime Minister (PM) Anthony Albanese expressed his condolences to the 12 victims of the mass shooting on Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia, Sunday, December 14.
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The 31st Prime Minister of Australia considered this incident a "dark moment for the nation".
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"Australian compatriots, I say tonight that there are nights that tear the soul of our nation," Albanese said, quoted by News.com.au, Sunday, December 14.
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Albanese asked all elements of society and the government to strengthen each other and not be easily provoked by hoaxes that have the potential to divide Australia.
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"In this darkness, we must be the light for each other, clinging to the true character of the country we love," Albanese said.
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"Australia is stronger than the cowards who attacked innocent people today, Australia is braver than those who tried to scare us," he continued.
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"Australia will never give in to division, violence or hate, we will see justice be served, and we will get through this together," Albanese said.
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The mass shooting occurred at a Jewish Hanukkah event just before 7 p.m. on Sunday, December 14.
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Naveed Akram, 24, was confirmed as one of the two perpetrators who carried out this shooting.
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Akram after committing the action was shot dead by the police. Meanwhile, another perpetrator shot by the officers is in critical condition in treatment.
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At least 12 people were killed in this incident, including a police officer and one of the shooters.
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Meanwhile, 25 injured people have been taken to hospitals in Sydney, including one to the Sydney Children's Hospital. Among the injured were two police officers.
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