Australia protests reduced sentence for bomb maker in Bali attacks that killed 202
2 years, 7 months ago

Australia protests reduced sentence for bomb maker in Bali attacks that killed 202

LA Times  

Australian tourists pay their respects at a memorial to victims of the 2002 Bali, Indonesia, nightclub bombing that killed 202 people. Australia’s leader on Friday said it was upsetting that Indonesia has further reduced the prison sentence of the bomb maker in the 2002 Bali terrorist attacks that killed 202 people — which could free him within days if he’s granted parole. The most recent reduction of Umar Patek’s sentence takes his total reductions to almost two years and means that he could be released on parole before the 20th anniversary of the nightclub bombings in October. “This will cause further distress to Australians who were the families of victims of the Bali bombings,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told Channel 9. “We lost 88 Australian lives in those bombings.” Albanese said he would continue making “diplomatic representations” to Indonesia about Patek’s sentence and a range of other issues, including Australians currently jailed in Indonesia.

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Bali bombing 'gofers' released from Guantanamo Bay and returned to Malaysia
3 months, 1 week ago

Bali bombing 'gofers' released from Guantanamo Bay and returned to Malaysia

ABC  

Australia has asked Malaysia for assurances that two men convicted of conspiring in the Bali bombings are being closely monitored following their repatriation from Guantanamo Bay. American authorities convened a video call with people affected by the bombings around midnight and notified them that Mohammed Farik bin Amin and Mohammed Nazir bin Lep were being repatriated to Malaysia. Malaysia's Home …

Bali Nine prisoner release a 'positive step' in Indo-Australia relations
3 months, 1 week ago

Bali Nine prisoner release a 'positive step' in Indo-Australia relations

ABC  

Rachel Mealey: After nearly 20 years behind bars in Indonesia, the last of the so-called Bali Nine prisoners have spent their first night free and back in Australia. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says there's no expectation Australia repay Indonesia, but experts say the diplomatic situation is likely more complex than that, as Oliver Gordon reports. Oliver Gordon: It's being described …

Remaining Bali Nine prisoners sent home early with little backlash in Indonesia
3 months, 1 week ago

Remaining Bali Nine prisoners sent home early with little backlash in Indonesia

ABC  

What a difference a new president can make. Ever since news of the planned transfer leaked in November, Mr Subianto's government has stressed that Indonesia wouldn't grant the men clemency or release them early. Remaining Bali Nine members return to Australia Photo shows Scott Rush, Matthew Norman, Si-Yi Chen, Martin Stephens standing in a line as legal documents are signed …

Bali Nine members arrive back in Australia after serving 19 years behind bars - with 'top secret operation' bringing them home
3 months, 1 week ago

Bali Nine members arrive back in Australia after serving 19 years behind bars - with 'top secret operation' bringing them home

Daily Mail  

Are now back in Australia as free men Five members of Bali Nine have returned home in Australia after the federal government struck a deal with Indonesia Matthew Norman, Martin Stephens, Si Yi Chen, Scott Rush and Michael Czugaj flew back to Australia on a commercial flight on Sunday in a top secret mission following weeks of negotiations between the …

‘Bali Nine’: Indonesia releases remaining five Australians from the drug gang
3 months, 1 week ago

‘Bali Nine’: Indonesia releases remaining five Australians from the drug gang

CNN  

CNN — The remaining five Australians from the infamous heroin-trafficking “Bali Nine” gang have returned home after Canberra struck a deal with Indonesia to end their two decades of imprisonment overseas. “I am pleased to confirm that Australian citizens, Si Yi Chen, Michael Czugaj, Matthew Norman, Scott Rush and Martin Stephens have returned to Australia this afternoon,” Australian Prime Minister …

Five ‘Bali Nine’ ring members return to Australia after 19 years in prison
3 months, 1 week ago

Five ‘Bali Nine’ ring members return to Australia after 19 years in prison

Al Jazeera  

Diplomatic efforts have resolved a saga that strained relations between the two countries. Five members of the Australian “Bali Nine” drug ring have returned from Indonesia after 19 years in jail following diplomatic efforts between the two countries this month to strike a repatriation deal. “Australia shares Indonesia’s concern about the serious problem illicit drugs represent,” Albanese said. Indonesia’s Senior …

‘Bali Nine’: Five freed members of drug gang ‘relieved and happy’ to be home
3 months, 1 week ago

‘Bali Nine’: Five freed members of drug gang ‘relieved and happy’ to be home

CNN  

CNN — The remaining five Australians from the infamous “Bali Nine” drug gang are “relieved and happy” to be home after Canberra struck a deal with Jakarta to end their two decades of imprisonment. “I am pleased to confirm that Australian citizens, Si Yi Chen, Michael Czugaj, Matthew Norman, Scott Rush and Martin Stephens have returned to Australia this afternoon,” …

5 Australians serving life sentences for drugs in Indonesia could soon return home
3 months, 3 weeks ago

5 Australians serving life sentences for drugs in Indonesia could soon return home

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — The remaining five Australians from the Bali Nine group who are serving life sentences for drug smuggling in Indonesia could be repatriated home this month as Indonesia and Australia put finishing touches on a draft proposal for their transfer, Indonesia’s senior law minister said Tuesday. The Indonesian government is awaiting Australia’s response to key points related to …

5 Australians serving life sentences for drugs in Indonesia could soon return home
3 months, 3 weeks ago

5 Australians serving life sentences for drugs in Indonesia could soon return home

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 The remaining five Australians from …

Five remaining Bali Nine prisoners to be sent home to Australia
4 months ago

Five remaining Bali Nine prisoners to be sent home to Australia

Daily Mail  

The five remaining prisoners from the infamous Bali Nine group are set to be sent home to Australia from Indonesia next month. Australians Matthew Norman, Martin Stephens, Si Yi Chen, Scott Rush and Michael Czugaj are all serving life sentences in squalid Balinese prisons. Australians Matthew Norman, Martin Stephens, Si Yi Chen, Scott Rush and Michael Czugaj are all serving …

Bali bombing co-conspirators sentenced by Guantanamo Bay military jury 20 years after arrests
1 year, 2 months ago

Bali bombing co-conspirators sentenced by Guantanamo Bay military jury 20 years after arrests

ABC  

Two Malaysian men who have been in US custody for two decades have been sentenced by a military jury to 23 years in confinement, for conspiracy in connection to the 2002 Bali bombings. Prosecutors originally alleged Hambali was the "operational mastermind" of the attacks, and that Bin Amin and Bin Lep were "key lieutenants" who provided support, including acting as …

Q&A: Bali bomber on crime, punishment, and what motivated deadly attack
1 year, 4 months ago

Q&A: Bali bomber on crime, punishment, and what motivated deadly attack

Al Jazeera  

Umar Patek was freed last year after serving 11 years in jail for his role in the Bali bombings that killed 202 people. East Java, Indonesia – Umar Patek was released from prison last December after serving just over half of a 20-year jail sentence for the Bali holiday island bombings in 2002, which killed 202 people. I asked them, …

Timeline: Key events since fall of Indonesia’s Soeharto
1 year, 10 months ago

Timeline: Key events since fall of Indonesia’s Soeharto

Al Jazeera  

An economic crisis as well as mass protests brought down Indonesia’s longtime leader and brought new freedoms. This week marks 25 years since Indonesia’s former leader General Muhammad Soeharto stepped down amid mass protests and an economic crisis. July, 2002 Soeharto’s son Hutomo “Tommy” Mandala Putra is sentenced to 15 years jail for masterminding the murder of a judge who …

Paroled Indonesia bombmaker apologizes for 2002 Bali attack
2 years, 3 months ago

Paroled Indonesia bombmaker apologizes for 2002 Bali attack

Associated Press  

TENGGULUN, Indonesia — An Indonesian militant who was paroled last week after serving about half of his original 20-year prison sentence for making the explosives used in the 2002 Bali bombings on Tuesday apologized to victims’ families. “I apologize not only to the people in Bali in particular, but I also apologize to all Indonesian people,” Patek told reporters while …

Indonesia releases convicted Bali bomber Umar Patek
2 years, 3 months ago

Indonesia releases convicted Bali bomber Umar Patek

Al Jazeera  

Patek was serving a 20 year sentence for his role in the 2002 attacks that killed 202 people from 21 countries. Indonesia has released on parole Umar Patek, convicted for his role in the Bali bombings that killed more than 200 people in 2002, after he completed just more than half of his sentence. On Thursday, Peter Hughes, one of …

Indonesia releases bombmaker in Bali attacks on parole
2 years, 3 months ago

Indonesia releases bombmaker in Bali attacks on parole

The Hindu  

A bombmaker in the 2002 Bali attacks that killed 202 people was released from an Indonesian prison on parole Wednesday after serving half his 20-year sentence, despite the opposition of Australia’s prime minister, who described him as “abhorrent.” Umar Patek was a leading member of the al-Qaida-linked network Jemaah Islamiyah, which is blamed for the bombings at two nightclubs in …

Bombmaker in Bali nightclub attacks that killed 202 is released on parole
2 years, 3 months ago

Bombmaker in Bali nightclub attacks that killed 202 is released on parole

LA Times  

Umar Patek, a bombmaker in the 2002 Bali attacks that killed 202 people, was released from an Indonesian prison on parole Wednesday. A bombmaker in the 2002 Bali attacks that killed 202 people was released from an Indonesian prison on parole Wednesday after serving half his 20-year sentence, despite the opposition of Australia’s prime minister, who described him as “abhorrent.” …

20 years after Bali bombings, ‘the ache does not dim’
2 years, 5 months ago

20 years after Bali bombings, ‘the ache does not dim’

Associated Press  

DENPASAR, Indonesia — Hundreds gathered Wednesday on the Indonesian resort island of Bali to commemorate 20 years since a twin bombing killed 202 people, mostly foreign tourists, including 88 Australians and seven Americans. “Ambassador, on behalf of the Australian government, I warmly welcome you and acknowledge the strength, the courage and the cooperation of our two peoples,” Wong said in …

Bali bombings: John Howard and Penny Wong reduced to tears at ceremony marking 20th anniversary
2 years, 5 months ago

Bali bombings: John Howard and Penny Wong reduced to tears at ceremony marking 20th anniversary

Daily Mail  

John Howard - who was prime minister at the time of the Bali bombings in 2002 - and the Foreign Minister Penny Wong were both reduced to tears on Wednesday at a 20th anniversary commemoration of the atrocity. Australia's Foreign Minister Affairs Penny Wong dabs away tears at a ceremony to commemorate the 2002 Bali bombings in Canberra Leader of …

20 years later, Bali bombing survivors still battling trauma
2 years, 5 months ago

20 years later, Bali bombing survivors still battling trauma

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Thiolina Marpaung still panics anytime she smells smoke, immediately recalling the bomb explosion that upended her life 20 years ago. “The government’s recent move towards expanding the definition of the threat of terrorism by going after non-violent, ideologically conservative organizations can undermine the legitimacy of its counterterrorism efforts if the public begins to see anti-terrorism as something …

Indonesia considers objection to Bali bomber’s early release
2 years, 7 months ago

Indonesia considers objection to Bali bomber’s early release

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia’s top justice official said Tuesday authorities were considering an early release for the bombmaker in the 2002 Bali attack that killed 202 people, despite upsetting Australia’s leader who described him as “abhorrent.” Hisyam bin Alizein, 55, is better known under his alias Umar Patek as a leading member of the al Qaida-linked Southeast Asian Islamic radical …

Indonesia reducing Bali bomber’s sentence upsetting: Australia PM
2 years, 7 months ago

Indonesia reducing Bali bomber’s sentence upsetting: Australia PM

Al Jazeera  

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the potential release of Umar Patek, jailed over the deadly 2002 blasts, will further ‘distress’ Australians. Australia’s newly elected Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said Indonesia’s decision to further reduce the prison sentence of a man jailed for his role in the 2002 Bali bombings, which could free him within days if he is granted …

Indonesian militant gets 15 years in jail over Bali attacks
3 years, 2 months ago

Indonesian militant gets 15 years in jail over Bali attacks

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — An Islamic militant who eluded capture for 18 years was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Wednesday after an Indonesian court found him guilty of hiding information about the 2002 Bali bombings from authorities and harboring other suspects. Prosecutors previously demanded a life sentence for Aris Sumarsono, 58, whose real name is Arif Sunarso but is …

Suicide bomb hits Palm Sunday Mass in Indonesia, 20 wounded
3 years, 11 months 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 Bali bombings mastermind Abu Bakar Bashir released from jail in Indonesia
4 years, 2 months ago

Suspected Bali bombings mastermind Abu Bakar Bashir released from jail in Indonesia

ABC  

Notorious Islamic extremist Abu Bakar Bashir, who is suspected of being a mastermind behind the Bali bombings, has been released from an Indonesian prison. Key points: Bashir left prison at around 5:30am local time after completing his sentence He was the spiritual leader of the terrorist group behind the 2002 Bali bombings He has denied involvement in the attacks and …

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 …

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 …

Indonesian terrorist helped plot Starbucks bombing, inspired three other attacks, court hears
7 years, 1 month ago

Indonesian terrorist helped plot Starbucks bombing, inspired three other attacks, court hears

ABC  

A Jakarta court has been told a jailed terrorist helped plan a deadly bomb and gun attack on a Starbucks cafe and inspired three other attacks in Indonesia, including a bombing that killed three police officers. An indictment read to South Jakarta District Court says in November 2015 Abdurrahman and Rois were visited in Nusakambangan prison by two Indonesian extremists. …

Bali bombing survivor 'dumbfounded' alleged mastermind Hambali yet to face trial after 15 years in custody
7 years, 1 month ago

Bali bombing survivor 'dumbfounded' alleged mastermind Hambali yet to face trial after 15 years in custody

ABC  

An Australian survivor of the 2002 Bali bombings says he is surprised the alleged mastermind behind the blasts, Hambali, still hasn't faced trial, and has accused the Australian Government of not pursuing the prosecution more vigorously. Hambali could be tried in Australia or Indonesia Alleged Bali bombings mastermind, Hambali US military defence lawyers for Riduan Isomuddin, known as Hambali, said …

Bali bombing: Riduan 'Hambali' Isomuddin's links to terrorist networks and attacks
7 years, 9 months ago

Bali bombing: Riduan 'Hambali' Isomuddin's links to terrorist networks and attacks

ABC  

Guantanamo Bay detainee Riduan "Hambali" Isomuddin has been charged over the 2002 Bali bombings, which killed 202 people including 88 Australians. Hambali was once dubbed South-East Asia's Osama bin Laden but, in the time that has passed since the attack, his identity as "the most powerful" of all the figures involved in the terror network has all but faded into …

Bali bombing: Guantanamo Bay detainee charged over 2002 attack, Julie Bishop welcomes move
7 years, 9 months ago

Bali bombing: Guantanamo Bay detainee charged over 2002 attack, Julie Bishop welcomes move

ABC  

A man dubbed South-East Asia's Osama Bin Laden has been charged over the 2002 Bali bombings, which killed 202 people including 88 Australians. Key points: Alleged plotter of Bali bombing charged with seven different counts, including terrorism Prosecutor accuses Hambali of directing three simultaneous attacks on Indonesian island in 2002 Senior Pentagon official will now decide if case proceeds to …

Indonesia executes 4 people convicted of drug crimes
8 years, 7 months ago

Indonesia executes 4 people convicted of drug crimes

Associated Press  

CILACAP, Indonesia — Indonesia executed four people convicted of drug crimes on Friday despite international protests and said it would decide later when as many as 10 others who got an unexpected reprieve are put to death. Ricky Gunawan, a lawyer from Community Legal Aid Institute who represented Jefferson and Utami, said the government’s unpredictable handling of the process was …

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 …

Indonesia executions: Who is being killed, where are they from – and what did they do?
9 years, 10 months ago

Indonesia executions: Who is being killed, where are they from – and what did they do?

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. His death sentence was upheld by Indonesia’s Supreme Court …

How do you feel about the Bali Nine executions?
9 years, 10 months ago

How do you feel about the Bali Nine executions?

ABC  

Following the execution of Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran in Indonesia early this morning, the reaction from Australian officials and the public has been swift and emotional. Immediately following the executions a member of the pair's legal team, Mulya Lubis, tweeted: Australian Peter Morrissey was another lawyer for the pair and told ABC News Breakfast: The two boys died well. …

Bali Nine: Families of Andrew Chan, Myuran Sukumaran mobbed as they arrive for potential last visit before executions
9 years, 11 months ago

Bali Nine: Families of Andrew Chan, Myuran Sukumaran mobbed as they arrive for potential last visit before executions

ABC  

There were chaotic scenes at the Indonesian port of Cilacap this morning as the families of Australian drug smugglers Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran arrived for what is expected to be their final visit to the condemned men. One of Chan and Sukumaran's lawyers, Julian McMahon, said that "realistically, there's not much hope". The back of the portrait bears Sukumaran's …

Indonesia gives 72-hour execution notice to drug traffickers-IndiaTV News
9 years, 11 months ago

Indonesia gives 72-hour execution notice to drug traffickers-IndiaTV News

India TV News  

Canberra: Australian leaders on Monday continued to lobby Indonesia to spare the lives of two Australians on death row despite 10 prisoners being given formal notice that they could die within days. Authorities had asked the two Australians, the four Nigerian men, a Filipino woman, and one man each from Brazil, France and Indonesia for their last wish as well …

Bali nine: Welcome to 'Execution Island' – the Indonesian holiday resort where foreigners are sent to die
10 years ago

Bali nine: Welcome to 'Execution Island' – the Indonesian holiday resort where foreigners are sent to die

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. To some, it’s known as the “Indonesian Alcatraz,” an …

Indonesia moving 2 Aussies, 5 other foreigners for execution
10 years, 1 month ago

Indonesia moving 2 Aussies, 5 other foreigners for execution

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Eight convicted drug smugglers, including seven foreigners, will be transferred to an Indonesian prison island this week for imminent execution despite international appeals for clemency, an official said Monday. Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has rejected appeals by Australia’s government for clemency for Chan and Sukumaran, and vowed not to grant mercy to any other drug offenders …

Bali Nine: Indonesia gives approval for Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran's transfer from prison to be executed
10 years, 1 month ago

Bali Nine: Indonesia gives approval for Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran's transfer from prison to be executed

ABC  

Indonesian authorities have approved the transfer of two convicted Australian drug smugglers from their Bali prison, in preparation for execution. The head of the Bali prosecutor's office, Momock Bambang Samirso, confirmed he received permission from the Justice and Human Rights Ministry on Wednesday night to transfer Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran out of Kerobokan prison, so they can be taken …

Bali Nine: Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran in next group to face Indonesian firing squad
10 years, 1 month ago

Bali Nine: Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran in next group to face Indonesian firing squad

ABC  

The Indonesian government has confirmed that two convicted Australian drug smugglers are to be put to death in the next round of executions. It is understood Prime Minister Tony Abbott pleaded with Indonesia to see if there was anything that could be done to save the lives of Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran. The pair's lawyer, Julian McMahon, said the …

Bali Nine: Australians Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan not yet listed for next round of executions, Indonesia says
10 years, 2 months ago

Bali Nine: Australians Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan not yet listed for next round of executions, Indonesia says

ABC  

A spokesman for the Indonesian attorney-general has denied two Australian drug smugglers have been listed in the next round of executions. There have been reports that Muhammad Prasetyo appeared before a parliamentary committee and said Australians were among the next group of death row inmates to be executed. But the attorney-general's spokesman, Tony Spontana, said Mr Prasetyo only discussed the …

Bali Nine: Tony Abbott appeals to Indonesian president to spare Australian pair on death row
10 years, 2 months ago

Bali Nine: Tony Abbott appeals to Indonesian president to spare Australian pair on death row

ABC  

Prime Minister Tony Abbott has appealed directly to Indonesian president Joko Widodo to show mercy to two Australian men on death row in his country. Chan's chances of a reprieve appear equally doomed after president Widodo also made clear there was no prospect he would show mercy for any of the other prisoners on drug convictions. Mr Abbott's appeals came …

Bali Nine death sentences seeing 'muted' public reaction, calls for help to save lives of drug runners
10 years, 2 months ago

Bali Nine death sentences seeing 'muted' public reaction, calls for help to save lives of drug runners

ABC  

A lobby group is calling on Australians to help save the lives of the two Bali Nine prisoners due to be executed by firing squad in Indonesia this year. Myuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan had their last hope of an official reprieve dashed last week when Indonesian president Joko Widodo declared he would not grant clemency to any prisoners convicted …

No plans to execute Bali Nine pair in 2013
12 years, 3 months ago

No plans to execute Bali Nine pair in 2013

ABC  

The two Australians on death row in Indonesia appear to have received a one-year reprieve from facing the firing squad, despite Indonesia planning to start executions again. Of the hundreds of people on death row in Indonesia, two are members of the Australian drug trafficking group dubbed the Bali Nine. While 133 criminals have been sentenced to death in Indonesia …

Bali bombmaker sentenced to 20 years in jail
12 years, 9 months ago

Bali bombmaker sentenced to 20 years in jail

Al Jazeera  

Indonesian court finds Umar Patek, accused of assembling explosives for 2002 attack on nightclub, guilty on all counts. An Indonesian court has sentenced bombmaker Umar Patek to 20 years’ jail for his role in the 2002 Bali bombings, bringing to an end a 10-year probe into the nation’s deadliest attack. “We sentence Umar Patek to 20 years in jail,” chief …

Verdict due in Bali bombing case
12 years, 9 months ago

Verdict due in Bali bombing case

Al Jazeera  

Indonesian court will decide fate of Umar Patek, accused of assembling explosives for 2002 attacks which killed scores. An Indonesia court is due to hand down its verdict against Umar Patek, dubbed “Demolition Man”, for his role in the 2002 Bali bombings, bringing a 10-year probe into the nation’s deadliest attack to a close. Patek, 45, is accused of assembling …

2002 Bali nightclub bombing suspect apologises to victims
12 years, 10 months ago

2002 Bali nightclub bombing suspect apologises to victims

Firstpost  

Umar Patek, a leading member of the al-Qaida-linked network Jemaah Islamiyah, was emotional as he testified at his trial in the capital, Jakarta, that he’d been against the bombings that killed 202 people from the start. Jakarta, Indonesia: His voice trembling, the militant accused of building bombs for the 2002 Bali nightclub attacks apologised Monday for the first time to …

Bali bomb suspect goes on trial in Indonesia
13 years, 1 month ago

Bali bomb suspect goes on trial in Indonesia

Al Jazeera  

Umar Patek faces multiple charges, including premeditated murder, for deadly attacks that killed more than 200 people. Patek, centre, had a $1m bounty on his head, and stands trial after a nine-year flight from authorities The main suspect in the 2002 Bali bombings, Umar Patek, has gone on trial in an Indonesian court where he faces multiple charges, including premeditated …

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