Days after 15 lives were lost after an American citizen drove a speeding pickup truck over a crowd celebrating New Year’s Day in New Orleans, Louisiana, Singapore has ‘strongly condemned’ the ‘terrorist attack’.
Releasing a statement on Saturday, January 4, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore, said: “Singapore strongly condemns the terrorist attack in New Orleans, Louisiana in the US on 1 January 2025. We extend our deepest sympathies to the families and loved ones of the victims, and we wish the injured swift recoveries. This attack is a stark reminder of the threat that terrorism continues to pose to all countries.”
The MFA statement said the Singapore Embassy in Washington D.C. is in contact with the local authorities. “Thus far, there are no reports of Singaporeans affected by the incident,” it stated.
“Singaporeans going to or in the US are advised to exercise vigilance, monitor developments at their intended destinations through the local news, and heed the instructions of local authorities,” the statement further read.
The government urged Singaporeans to eRegister with MFA if they have not done so. “Singaporeans are also encouraged to purchase comprehensive travel insurance and be familiar with the terms and conditions of their insurance policy,” it added.
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The attack, carried out by Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, also left several people injured. Jabbar, who was shot dead by law enforcement authorities following the attack, was a resident of Texas.
He had also served in the army as a human resource specialist and an IT specialist from 2007 to 2015. He was then in the army reserve until 2020, according to reports.
