China condemns recent suicide attacks in Indonesia
Beijing, May 15 (IBNS): The Chinese government has condemned the series of suicide attacks in Indonesian city of Surabaya that left at least 13 people killed on Sunday.
China said it was opposed to any form of terrorism.
"China strongly condemns these terrorist attacks in Surabaya, Indonesia. We mourn for the innocent victims and express condolences to the injured and the bereaved families," China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang told media.
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"China is opposed to all forms of terrorism. We stand ready to step up cooperation with the Indonesian side and other members of the international community to jointly counter terrorist threats and challenges and uphold peace and tranquility of the region and the world," he said.
Indonesian police have revealed the names of the man and his wife from the family of six, who were involved in the bombings of three churches in the country's second city of Surabaya, on Sunday.
The attack which killed at least 13 and injured 40, was orchestrated by Dita Oepriarto and his wife Puji Kuswati.
Officials have identified Oepriarto as the head of Jemaah Ansharut Daulah (JAD), an Indonesian IS-inspired network.
The family was one among hundreds in Indonesia, who had returned from Syria and has observed the IS occupation there.
The mother and the daughters, who had bombs strapped to them, attacked the Diponegoro Indonesian Christian Church.
The daughters were aged 9 and 12, while the sons were 16 and 18 years old, respectively.
They reportedly rode motorcycles while attacking Santa Maria Catholic Church.
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