Indonesia Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 68; No Serbian Casualties Reported

The death toll from a powerful earthquake in Indonesia has climbed to 68, with ongoing rescue operations attempting to reach survivors trapped beneath the rubble. The 7.7 magnitude quake struck Indonesia on August 15, causing widespread devastation and displacing thousands of people.

Ivana Golubović-Duboka, Serbia's ambassador to Jakarta, confirmed the rising casualty figures and stated that there is currently no information regarding any Serbian citizens being injured or killed in the disaster. She assured that Serbian nationals in Indonesia can contact the embassy at any time for assistance.

According to available data, the embassy has records of around 100 Serbian citizens residing in Indonesia. However, Golubović-Duboka noted that the actual number is likely higher, as it includes individuals such as sports officials, teachers undergoing training, and participants in medical and biological exchange programs. Indonesia does not maintain a registry of foreign tourists, and there is no obligation for Serbian citizens to register with the embassy.

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The days are extremely long, and we understand that the number of victims has increased. According to the latest data from the Regional Operational Command Center for Emergency Situations, 68 people have died. The number of injured is also increasing.

Golubović-Duboka emphasized that the embassy is closely monitoring all information regarding the earthquake's aftermath. "The days are extremely long, and we understand that the number of victims has increased," she stated. "According to the latest data from the Regional Operational Command Center for Emergency Situations, 68 people have died. The number of injured is also increasing."

The ambassador reiterated that the embassy has not yet received any reports of Serbian nationals being harmed. While acknowledging the possibility of Serbians being in the affected eastern province of Nusa Tenggara, she clarified that there is no current information necessitating urgent action from the embassy's side.

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Can possibly be located in the eastern province of Nusa Tenggara, but we do not have information or data that would indicate we need to act urgently in this case. Indonesia does not have information on the number of Serbian tourists in the country, as there is no obligation to report to the embassy.