Reactions to Jakarta Bombings from the Rest of the World

After the detonation of two bombs in Jakarta, reactions are coming in from the rest of the world.

The U.S. President Barack Obama said:

I strongly condemn the attacks that occurred this morning in Jakarta, and extend my deepest condolences to all of the victims and their loved ones.

Indonesia has been steadfast in combating violent extremism, and has successfully curbed terrorist activity within its borders. However, these attacks make it clear that extremists remain committed to murdering innocent men, women and children of any faith in all countries. We will continue to partner with Indonesia to eliminate the threat from these violent extremists, and we will be unwavering in supporting a future of security and opportunity for the Indonesian people.

The American people stand by the Indonesian people in this difficult time, and the U.S. government stands ready to help the Indonesian government respond to and recover from these outrageous attacks as a friend and partner.

The Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said:

Our sympathies go out to the victims of these tragic attacks, their families, and the people and government of Indonesia. We condemn these senseless acts of violence and stand ready to provide assistance if the Indonesian government requests us to do so. The State Department is working to help American citizens injured in the blasts.

The attacks reflect the viciousness of violent extremists, and remind us that the threat of terrorism remains very real. We have no higher priority than confronting this threat along with other countries that share our commitment to a more peaceful and prosperous future.

European Union High Representative Javier Solana said:

I strongly condemn this morning's bomb attacks in Jakarta that have claimed innocent lives and injured many more. This was also an attack on Indonesia and the Indonesian people's attachment to democracy

The EU stands with the people and the government of Indonesia as they work to bring those responsible for this cowardly act of terror to justice. Our thoughts are with the families of the victims, and we wish a speedy recovery to those injured

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said:

It is an act of murder. It is a barbaric act that violates the fundamental principles of human decency

British Charge D'Affaires Matthew Rous said:

The British people deplore terrorism in all its forms. We stand resolutely beside our friends in Indonesia at this difficult time

Chronology of Violence in Indonesia: 73 Killed in 9 Years

Indonesian people have suffered from violence conducted by Islamist militants for the better part of a decade. Here is the chronology of Jemaah Islamiah attacks in Indonesia:

December 24, 2000: Bombs as Christmas gifts were delivered to churches and clergymen and the death toll was 19.

December 30, 2000: Twenty-two people killed in a series of bombings.

October 12, 2002: Bombs at crowded nightspots in the resort island of Bali kill 202 people, mostly foreign tourists.

August 5, 2003: A car bomb tears through the Marriott hotel in Jakarta, killing 12 people and wounding 149 others.

September 9, 2004: A suicide car bomb kills 10 outside the Australian embassy in Jakarta.

May 28, 2005: Twin bomb blasts kill 22 in a market in the Central Sulawesi town of Tentena in an attack bearing the hallmarks of JI.

October 1, 2005: Three suicide bombers detonate explosives at tourist spots on Bali, killing 20.

And 17 July, 2009: Two bombs exploded in the Marriott and the Ritz-Carlton hotels, killing 9 and wounding more than 50.

Bombs Explode in Jakarta: 9 Killed and More than 50 Wounded

At 00.30 GMT, two bombs exploded in the centre of Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. One bomb exploded in the J.W. Marriott hotel and the other blasted the Ritz-Carlton hotel, killing 9 and wounding at least 50. According to police reports, another bomb was found unexploded in the Marriott. A third explosion was heard in northern Jakarta but there is still no official explanation for its cause.

Indonesia suffered terrorism at the hands of militant group Jemaah Islamiah until 2005. President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono condemned "the cruel and inhuman attack" and said that it was "too early to say" if Jemaah Islamiah was involved.

Theo Sambuaga, chairman of the parliamentary security commission, stated that there were indications that suicide bombers had carried out the attacks. Government spokesman Dino Patti Djalal told CNN: "This is a blow to us... What we know, of course, is this was a coordinated attack... The president has built his reputation on anti-terrorism policies." President Yudhoyono added: "Those who carried out this attack and those who planned it will be arrested and tried according to the law."