Indonesian Delegation At UNESCO Global Geoparks 2023 Is Safe During The Morocco Earthquake

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JAKARTA - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemlu) said there was no information stating that Indonesian citizens (WNI) were victims of the Moroccan earthquake. The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (KBRI) in Rabat has checked.

Until now there has been no information about the victims of Indonesian citizens, as quoted from a written statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Saturday, September 9.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also revealed that the Indonesian delegation in Marakesh who was participating in The 10th International Conference on UNESCO Global Geoparks 2023 was monitored to be safe. This assurance was obtained after coordinating with local authorities and the Indonesian community.

Furthermore, the Indonesian Embassy in Rabat continues to monitor the situation and coordinate with various parties regarding the possibility of Indonesian citizens being affected. Currently, there are around 500 Indonesian citizens living in Morocco.

In addition, the public can contact the Indonesian Embassy in Rabat if they need help. "Get contacted at [phone]," wrote the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

As previously reported, a devastating earthquake with a magnitude of 7 rocked Morocco at 23.14 local time, Friday, September 8. Areas affected by the earthquake, namely Al-Huuz, Marrakech, Ouartzazate, Azilal, Chichaoua and Taroudant Provinces.

Morocco's Ministry of Home Affairs announced that until 02.00 local time, Saturday, September 9, the death toll reached 296 people, as quoted by ANTARA.