The Indonesian Embassy In Ankara Ensures That No Indonesian Citizen Becomes A Victim Of A Bomb Explosion At The Turkish Taxi

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The Indonesian Embassy in Ankara confirmed that until now, there were no reports of Indonesian citizens (WNI) being victims of a bomb explosion in the Taxi area, Istanbul, Turkey.

Previously, there had been a bomb explosion in the Taxi area of Istanbul, Turkey on Sunday, November 13 yesterday at 4:20 p.m. local time. The perpetrators and motives of the crime are still under investigation by the Turkish police.

According to the information gathered, six people were killed and 53 people injured as a result of the incident.

"Until now, there is no information about Indonesian citizens who are victims," according to the Indonesian Embassy in Ankara in a statement on Monday, November 14.

The Indonesian Embassy in Ankara and the Indonesian Consulate General in Istanbul are currently communicating and coordinating with local authorities and the Indonesian community around the location.

Based on the records of the Indonesian Consulate General in Istanbul, the number of Indonesian citizens living in Istanbul is around 500 people.

However, the location of the incident is one of the favorite destinations for foreign tourists, including Indonesian citizens, who travel to Istanbul.

Regarding the bomb explosion incident, the Indonesian Embassy in Ankara and the Indonesian Consulate General in Istanbul appealed to the Indonesian people in Istanbul and its surroundings to increase their vigilance and avoid crowded places if there is no urgent need.

Indonesian citizens in Istanbul and its surroundings are also asked to immediately contact the local authorities and representatives of the Republic of Indonesia if they are in a state of emergency.

The Indonesian government has condemned the bomb attacks that occurred in Taxiram, Istanbul and expressed deep condolences for the deaths and injuries.

The Indonesian government hopes that the perpetrators responsible for the bomb explosion incident can be caught immediately.

The Indonesian government also appreciates the decision of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to continue attending the G20 meeting in Indonesia amid this grief.