The Defense Ministry broadcast repeated statements asking people to remain calm and warning that security forces would respond aggressively to looting and do whatever was necessary to protect civilians.

• 国防部广播人员反复陈词,劝求人们保持冷静,并警告说不排除安全部队将对劫掠行为作出强烈反应,同时为了保护平民不惜采取任何措施。