As Two Indonesians Become Victims of Mosque Attack in New Zealand

Jakarta, MINA – Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained that there were two Indonesian citizens who were victims of Mosque attacks at Al Noor and Linwood Mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand on Friday.

Both victims are father and son. The father is currently in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), while the son is being treated in the same room at the same hospital.

“The information was received from the Indonesian Embassy in Wellington, that there are two Indonesian citizens, fathers and son who were in the care of a Christchurch Public Hospital hospital,” said Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Arrmanatha Nasir in an official statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday .

Tata, as his nickname said, the Indonesian Embassy in Wellington continued to coordinate with local authorities, Indonesian citizen groups and hospitals in Christchurch.

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Meanwhile, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern strongly condemned the shooting and said as 49 people died at two mosques. (L/Sj/P2)

Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)

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