No Singaporeans have been injured in or directly affected by the recent shooting attack in Munich, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said in a statement today (July 23).
It has verified the safety of most of the registered Singaporeans in Munich, and will continue to contact the remaining others.
Singaporeans in Munich who have not registered with the MFA have been advised to let their loved ones know that they are safe, or to contact the MFA for urgent assistance.
The Singapore Embassy in Berlin is also in contact with the local authorities to ascertain whether any Singaporeans are injured or directly affected by the incident on Friday evening local time.
A gunman opened fire in a busy shopping centre, killing at least ten people including himself, Reuters reported.
Reuters video screengrabs, / Reuters
“We are shocked and saddened by the loss of innocent lives. We extend our condolences to the bereaved families and wish the injured a speedy recovery,” the MFA said, condemning the attack which Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong called a “senseless act”.
“We have seen so many brutal terrorist attacks in recent months, one after another. We are at risk of becoming numbed, and have to remind ourselves of the terrible human tragedy each time. Our thoughts are with the people of Germany during this time,” PM Lee wrote in a Facebook post.
Singaporeans in Munich have been advised by the to exercise vigilance, follow the instructions of the local authorities and monitor the local news for the latest updates.
Those who require consular assistance can contact the Singapore Embassy in Berlin or the 24-hour MFA Duty Office at:
Embassy of the Republic of Singapore in Berlin
Address: Voßstraße 17, 10117 Berlin, Federal Republic of Germany
Tel: +49 (0) 152 2341 2182
Email: singemb_ber@mfa.sg
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Duty Office (24-hour)
Address: Tanglin, Singapore 248163
Tel: +65 6379 8800, 6379 8855
Fax: +65 6476 7302
Email: mfa_duty_officer@mfa.gov.sg
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