Indonesia Under High Risk of Terror Attack
JAKARTA, Indonesia - The U.S. Embassy in Indonesia warned Americans on Thursday of a high risk of terrorist attacks in the country over the Christmas and New Year holidays. Earlier Indonesian authorities warned that terrorists may be planning to kidnap foreigners in the days ahead.
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On August 17, 1950 the Unitary State of the Republic on Indonesia, as originally proclaimed, was restored.
Key Indonesian militant sentenced
The self-proclaimed military leader of Jemaah Islamiah, Abu Dujana, is sentenced to 15 years in jail.
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Widow of Poisoned Indonesian Human Rights Activist Munir Calls on Indonesia to Hold His Killers Responsible
We look at the case of Munir Thalib, an Indonesian human rights activist and a prominent critic of the Indonesian government and military. He was poisoned to death aboard a flight to Holland in September 2004. An off-duty pilot was found guilty for his death, but prosecutors ignored the findings of an independent investigation that pointed to the involvement of Indonesia's State Intelligence Agency. We speak with his widow, Suciwati Munir, who has led the struggle for justice in her husband's murder. Ref. Source 6
Victim's father calls last drinks on anniversary of Bali bombings
Local Australia News
EACH afternoon, for 2½ years, Kevin Paltridge would retreat to the bosom of his mates and pints of beer at the Kingsley Tavern. It was a sad yet comforting ritual for a group of men whose lives had been torn apart by the 2002 bombings in Bali.
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Living for over three years in Indonesia, I got the sensation that the risk of terroristic attacks in this country is highly overrated. It happened in the past and it could happen again in the future but coming to Indonesia for holydays is not more risky than going to London, Madrid or New York (past targets, just like Bali). The local government is seriously active in the war against terrorism and, even more important, fundamentalism is rejected by the population that, on the contrary, is eager to strengthen the relationship with the western world. Since americans are likely to become a target in muslim countries, I don't blame the US government for often alerting his citizens. But if any of you has a friend that has ever been here, he will probably talk about a positive experience.
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Reports: Virgin Blue passenger plane in suspected hijack
A report from Reuters, citing Indonesia's Metro TV, says a Virgin Blue passenger plane has been hijacked and forced to land at Indonesia's Bali airport. However, the Associated Press, citing an Indonesian Air Force spokesman, says the plane, which departed from Australia, is believed to have been hijacked while it was at Bali airport. Neither report has been confirmed. Ref. USAToday