Jakarta attack: Bali security beefed up after threatening letter names holiday island as next terror target
9 years, 2 months ago

Jakarta attack: Bali security beefed up after threatening letter names holiday island as next terror target

ABC  

Security across Bali has been increased after a threatening letter was sent to a government office less than a week after the deadly terror attack in Jakarta. The letter was sent to Buleleng in Bali's north and warned the holiday island could be the next target, threatening attacks in Denpasar and Singaraja. The Islamic State terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the deadly attack in central Jakarta last Thursday. Meanwhile Indonesian President Joko Widodo has said he is considering regulations that would stop those who head overseas to join extremist groups from returning home.

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Bali bombings 20 years on: How has Indonesia dealt with Islamic extremism?
2 years, 5 months ago

Bali bombings 20 years on: How has Indonesia dealt with Islamic extremism?

ABC  

Twenty years since the Bali bombings, Indonesia is taking an increasingly hardline approach against conservative Islam, but one expert warns this could backfire. Fealy says when discussing Indonesia, it's critical to understand that "Islamist is a very broad term". "JI was formally set up to create an Islamic state in Indonesia … That was really the long term goal," Fealy …

2 suspected IS-linked militants killed in central Indonesia
3 years, 8 months ago

2 suspected IS-linked militants killed in central Indonesia

Associated Press  

PALU, Indonesia — Indonesian security forces on Sunday killed two suspected militants with ties to the Islamic State group who were believed to be connected to the killing of Christian farmers on Sulawesi island, the country’s military said. The two men, identified as Rukli and Ahmad Gazali, were fatally shot during a pre-dawn raid by a five-man team of military …

Suicide bomb hits Palm Sunday Mass in Indonesia, 20 wounded
4 years ago

Suicide bomb hits Palm Sunday Mass in Indonesia, 20 wounded

Associated Press  

MAKASSAR, Indonesia — Two attackers believed to be members of a militant network that pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group blew themselves up outside a packed Roman Catholic cathedral during a Palm Sunday Mass on Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, wounding at least 20 people, police said. National Police Chief Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo told reporters when he visited the crime …

Suspected Suicide Bombing at Indonesian Church Wounds 14 People
4 years ago

Suspected Suicide Bombing at Indonesian Church Wounds 14 People

News 18  

Jakarta: Two suspected suicide bombers blew themselves up outside a Catholic church in the Indonesian city of Makassar on Sunday, wounding fourteen people on the first day of the Easter Holy Week, the country’s national police said. Authorities were looking into which radical networks the bombers came from and whether the attack was linked to recent arrests of suspected militants, …

Suicide attack rocks Indonesia church, several wounded
4 years ago

Suicide attack rocks Indonesia church, several wounded

Al Jazeera  

At least 20 wounded after attackers detonate explosives outside a packed church during Palm Sunday Mass. Two suicide bombers detonated explosives outside a Catholic church in the Indonesian city of Makassar, wounding at least 20 people on the first day of the Easter Holy Week, police said. National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo told reporters that the two attackers …

Abu Bakar Bashir, linked to group behind Bali bombings, to be freed from prison; Radical cleric, 80, was jailed for running terror camp
6 years, 2 months ago

Abu Bakar Bashir, linked to group behind Bali bombings, to be freed from prison; Radical cleric, 80, was jailed for running terror camp

Firstpost  

Abu Bakar Bashir, a radical cleric, thought to be the spiritual leader of the Bali bombers will be released from prison on medical grounds, Indonesia’s president said Friday Jakarta: A radical cleric thought to be the spiritual leader of the Bali bombers will be released from prison on medical grounds, Indonesia’s president said Friday. Abu Bakar Bashir, 80, is believed …

What is behind the Surabaya attacks in Indonesia?
6 years, 10 months ago

What is behind the Surabaya attacks in Indonesia?

Al Jazeera  

Police suspect prison siege claimed by ISIL in Jakarta linked to recent bombings in Surabaya. For seven years, she was a neighbour of Dita Oeprianto and Puji Kuswati and their four children at a housing complex in Surabaya, Indonesia’s second largest city. Ali Fauzy, the youngest brother of two men executed for planning the attacks in Bali 16 years ago, …

Islamist militants to apologise to victims of Indonesia attacks in bid to combat radicalism, foster reconciliation
7 years, 1 month ago

Islamist militants to apologise to victims of Indonesia attacks in bid to combat radicalism, foster reconciliation

Firstpost  

About 120 reformed Islamist militants will apologise to dozens of victims including survivors of the 2002 Bali bombings and the 2004 bombing of the Australian Embassy in Jakarta in an attempt to combat radicalism and foster reconciliation Jakarta: The Indonesian government is bringing together dozens of convicted Islamist militants and survivors of attacks in what it hopes will be an …

Indonesia's President orders investigation after twin suicide attacks target police
7 years, 10 months ago

Indonesia's President orders investigation after twin suicide attacks target police

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Indonesia's president has ordered a …

Jakarta bombing: Indonesian Government to strengthen counter-terrorism laws in wake of attack
9 years, 2 months ago

Jakarta bombing: Indonesian Government to strengthen counter-terrorism laws in wake of attack

ABC  

The Indonesian Government is scrambling to strengthen the nation's counter-terrorism laws after last week's deadly terrorist attack in the centre of Jakarta. Key points: Indonesia's police chief says existing counter-terrorism laws not sufficient to stop attacks Militant involved in last week's attack was released on parole months earlier Senior Minister admits mistakes were made in the lead-up to bombing Indonesia's …

Jakarta attack: Indonesians denounce deadly IS bombings, shooting with show of solidarity
9 years, 2 months ago

Jakarta attack: Indonesians denounce deadly IS bombings, shooting with show of solidarity

ABC  

Rallies have been held across Indonesia to condemn last week's deadly terror attack in Jakarta. Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the gunfire and seven explosions, including one attack at a Starbucks near the United Nations building, that took place in central Jakarta on Thursday. Muhazan's body was due to be brought to Indra Maya for burial but a group …

Indonesia identifies militants, arrests others over attack
9 years, 2 months ago

Indonesia identifies militants, arrests others over attack

Firstpost  

JAKARTA Indonesian police on Saturday named the five men they suspect launched this week’s gun and bomb attack in the heart of Jakarta and said they had arrested 12 others linked to the plot, which was claimed by Islamic State. As investigators pieced together clues from the radical group’s first strike on Indonesia, neighbouring Malaysia said it had arrested a …

Jakarta bombing: Indonesia's intelligence boss wants power to detain terror suspects; Bali security beefed up
9 years, 2 months ago

Jakarta bombing: Indonesia's intelligence boss wants power to detain terror suspects; Bali security beefed up

ABC  

Indonesia's intelligence chief has asked for more power to detain suspected terrorists as security is beefed up across Bali in the wake of this week's deadly attacks in Jakarta. The head of Indonesia's National Intelligence Agency, the BIN, said his country has put too much weight on the legal rights of suspects. President orders heightened security across Bali President Joko …

Jakarta attacks: Suicide bomb blasts and gun assaults in Indonesia capital leave at least seven dead
9 years, 2 months ago

Jakarta attacks: Suicide bomb blasts and gun assaults in Indonesia capital leave at least seven dead

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Suicide bomb blasts and gun …

Attacks in Jakarta confirm fears of home-grown Islamic State jihadists: Analysts
9 years, 2 months ago

Attacks in Jakarta confirm fears of home-grown Islamic State jihadists: Analysts

Firstpost  

A “Paris-style” suicide strike on Jakarta confirmed Southeast Asian govts’ worst fears that citizens returning from fighting alongside the Islamic State group in the Middle East could launch attacks at home. A “Paris-style” suicide strike on the Indonesian capital on Thursday confirmed Southeast Asian governments’ worst fears — that citizens returning from fighting alongside the Islamic State group in the …

ISIS militant ordered Jakarta attack from abroad
9 years, 2 months ago

ISIS militant ordered Jakarta attack from abroad

CNN  

Story highlights Indonesian authorities finger an alleged mastermind who left the country for Syria to join ISIS Indonesians start social media hashtag #KamiTidakTakut, which translates to "We are not afraid" The attack opened Thursday morning with a suicide explosion near a Starbucks Jakarta, Indonesia CNN — There was a mastermind behind Thursday’s attack in front of a Starbucks in central …

Indonesia hunts terror cells behind Jakarta attacks amid heightened terror alert
9 years, 2 months ago

Indonesia hunts terror cells behind Jakarta attacks amid heightened terror alert

ABC  

Indonesian authorities say three men arrested this morning on suspicion of militant activity are not connected to Thursday's coordinated attacks in Jakarta. Key points: Several blasts struck central Jakarta shortly before 3:00pm AEDT Thursday Bombs were thrown at a popular Starbucks cafe, then a suicide bombing at a police checkpoint Blasts struck outside the Sarinah shopping centre and the UN's …

Jakarta attacks Q&A: Where is it? Why are terrorists attacking Indonesia?
9 years, 2 months ago

Jakarta attacks Q&A: Where is it? Why are terrorists attacking Indonesia?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Bomb and gun attacks have …

Jakarta attacks: What now for Jokowi?
9 years, 2 months ago

Jakarta attacks: What now for Jokowi?

Al Jazeera  

Indonesia must find legal ways to prosecute returning ISIL fighters and prevent them from recruiting more Indonesians. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant has now claimed responsibility for Thursday morning’s terror attacks in the heart of Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, but there is still a great deal that remains unknown. It is an interesting feature of Indonesian law that …

Islamic State: Indonesia arrests seven suspected militants in one week
10 years ago

Islamic State: Indonesia arrests seven suspected militants in one week

ABC  

Indonesian police have arrested two men on suspicion of links to Islamic State militants, bringing the number of such arrests this week to seven. Indonesian National Police inspector general Tito Karnavian used to head the country's elite anti-terrorism squad and said police had a list of Indonesians who had travelled to fight in Syria, some of whom have already returned …

Islamic terrorist warning issued in Jakarta
10 years, 4 months ago

Islamic terrorist warning issued in Jakarta

NL Times  

The Netherlands embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia issued a warning for Dutch people traveling to Indonesia. According to the warning, Dutch people traveling abroad are at increased risk of violence and attacks because of the Netherlands' participation in the fight against terrorism organization Islamic State. The warning asks people to stay alert and states that there is an increased risk of …

Indonesia police shoot 5 linked to banned Bali bombings group
13 years ago

Indonesia police shoot 5 linked to banned Bali bombings group

Firstpost  

Indonesian police shot dead five suspected militants on the resort island of Bali overnight who had identified and surveyed targets for attack, the national counter terrorism agency said on Monday. Denpasar, Indonesia: Indonesian police shot dead five suspected militants on the resort island of Bali overnight who had identified and surveyed targets for attack, the national counter terrorism agency said …

Pakistan Extradites Bali Bombing Suspect To Indonesia
13 years, 7 months ago

Pakistan Extradites Bali Bombing Suspect To Indonesia

India TV News  

Islamabd, Aug 11: A key suspect in the 2002 Bali bombings arrived in the Indonesian capital on Thursday after Pakistani authorities extradited him more than six months after he was captured in Pakistan's northwest, officials said. Indonesia sent a plane Wednesday to pick up the 41-year-old Patek from a Pakistani air force base just outside the capital, Islamabad, said a …

Bali bomb suspect extradited to Indonesia
13 years, 7 months ago

Bali bomb suspect extradited to Indonesia

Al Jazeera  

Indonesian security chief says Umar Patek, captured in Pakistan in January, helped lead US to Osama bin Laden. Umar Patek was reportedly injured during the January raid that led to his arrest An Indonesian alleged to have made the explosives used in the 2002 Bali bombings has been extradited to Jakarta, more than six months after he was captured in …

Security beefed up in Indonesia, Philippines
13 years, 10 months ago

Security beefed up in Indonesia, Philippines

China Daily  

进入英语学习论坛下载音频 去听写专区一展身手 Indonesia is beefing up security on the holiday island of Bali following the death of al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden, an official said on Tuesday. They're certainly moving, and Indonesia will become an easy target, especially Bali because there are close links between Osama bin Laden and the Bali bombings," Bali Governor Made Mangku Pastika told reporters. In …

Indonesia steps up alertness to anticipate attacks
13 years, 10 months ago

Indonesia steps up alertness to anticipate attacks

The Hindu  

Indonesia has increased its security alertness to anticipate possible terrorist attacks after U.S. forces killed Osama bin Laden, days before Southeast Asian leaders meet in the country. Police have been ordered to keep monitoring all suspicious movements and embassy security has been enhanced to protect foreigners, Chief Detective Lt. Gen. Ito Sumardi said on Tuesday. The extra alertness is not …

Indonesia executes Bali bombers
16 years, 4 months ago

Indonesia executes Bali bombers

Al Jazeera  

Thousands of people gather for funerals of three men convicted over attacks in 2002. “There were fears of revenge attacks, but there have not been any serious attacks in Indonesia for a long time, and the government has cracked down on militant groups.” In Serang, the body of Imam Samudra was taken from his wife’s home to a mosque, where …

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