Starbucks closed all of its shops in Jakarta after attacks

Starbucks closed all of its 50 stores in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Thursday after a chain of assaults rocked the capital city.

The assault began while the assailants spark off explosions at a Starbucks cafe the Skyline building, positioned in a bustling buying location. They then engaged in a prolonged gunfight with Indonesian police at the same time as firing on individuals who were fleeing the bombings. Seven human beings, including five attackers, had been killed. The town became straight away put on lockdown.

"we are deeply saddened with the aid of the senseless acts that have taken region in Jakarta today; our hearts are with the humans of Indonesia," examine a statement on Starbucks' corporate internet site. "This store and all different Starbucks stores in Jakarta will continue to be closed, out of an abundance of caution."

Starbucks will reopen all of its stores on Friday, besides for the Skyline constructing region. The espresso massive has about 2 hundred shops thru Indonesia, consistent with Bloomberg.

Islamic country militants have claimed obligation for the assaults.

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