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Indonesia condemns bomb attacks in Egypt

Xinhua, April 9, 2017 Adjust font size:

Indonesia has condemned the bomb attacks in Egypt's Tanta and Alexandria on Sunday, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

"Indonesia conveys its utmost sympathies and condolences to the victims and their families who have been affected by this act of terror," the statement said.

The Indonesian embassy in Cairo confirmed that there were no Indonesians among the victims.

The bombings of two churches in Egypt's Tanta and Alexandria left at least 38 dead and over 100 wounded.

The Islamic State (IS) group claimed responsibility for the attacks.

Indonesians in Egypt were asked to be vigilant, avoid places that could become targets of attacks and follow the security measures imposed by local authorities. Enditem