Australian Embassy back to normal<\/p>\n
The Jakarta Post<\/p>\n
The Australian Embassy, the target of a car bomb attack last
\nweek, announced on Friday that is has resumed emergency consular
\nservices for Australians and for visa requests.<\/p>\n
Although the embassy remains closed to the public, it has made
\narrangements for limited consular operation, including for
\npassport services. Those seeking such services should call (62-
\n21) 2550-5500.<\/p>\n
The embassy is only handling emergency visa requests, while
\nnon-immigration operations remain suspended until further notice.
\nThose seeking emergency services should phone (62-21) 2550-5632
\nor fax (62-21) 2550-5695.<\/p>\n
The heavily fortified embassy building was slightly damaged by
\na car bomb that exploded just outside. A total of nine people,
\nall Indonesians, including several employees of the embassy, died
\nin the attack, and scores of people remain hospitalized with
\nsevere injuries. Several high-rise office buildings near the
\nembassy were heavily damaged.<\/p>\n
Embassy staff have returned to work.<\/p>\n
The embassy has advised all Australians to monitor the
\nsecurity situation carefully and visit the Australian Department
\nof Foreign Affairs and Trade's website for travel advice on
\nIndonesia at www.dfat.gov.au<\/p>\n
The Embassy urges all Australians in Indonesia to register
\nwith the embassy and to advise of any changes in their
\ncircumstances.<\/p>\n
Further information about available limited consular services
\nand about registration can be found at the embassy's website
\nwww.austembjak.or.id.<\/p>",
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