When was the Bali bombings?
When was the Bali bombings?
October 12, 20022002 Bali bombings / Start date
At about 11pm on 12 October 2002 three bombs were detonated in Bali, two in busy nightspots – the Sari Club and Paddy’s Bar – and one in front of the American consulate. The explosions killed 202 people, 88 of whom were Australian, and wounded hundreds more.
Who are the Jemaah Islamiyah?
Jemaah Islamiyah (Arabic: الجماعة الإسلامية, al-Jamāʿah al-Islāmiyyah, meaning “Islamic Congregation”, frequently abbreviated JI) is a Southeast Asian militant extremist Islamist terrorist group based in Indonesia, which is dedicated to the establishment of an Islamic state in Southeast Asia.
Why did Bali get bombed?
The 2002 Bali bombings occurred on 12 October 2002 in the tourist district of Kuta on the Indonesian island of Bali….
| 2002 Bali Bombings | |
|---|---|
| Injured | 209 |
| Perpetrators | Jemaah Islamiyah and al-Qaeda |
| Motive | Retaliation for United States’ support of War on terror and Australia’s role in the liberation of East Timor. |
Is it safe to travel to Bali?
In general, Bali can be considered as a safe destination, since very few visitors come across any real problems. Travelers need to avoid carrying handbags, taking into account that petty scams are common.
Where is Jemaah Islamiyah from?
Is there terrorism in Thailand?
Incidents of terrorism in Thailand are mostly related to the South Thailand insurgency, which has been going on for decades. Sporadic incidents have also occurred elsewhere (mostly in Bangkok), although such events are much less common.
Who planned the Bali bombings?
Last year, a radical Muslim cleric linked to the Bali attacks was freed after 10 years in jail. Abu Bakar Ba’asyir is the former head of Jemaah Islamiah, an al-Qaeda-inspired group behind the attack. Zulkarnaen, also known as Aris Sumarsono, was part of the same group, prosecutors told the court.
Can you drink alcohol in Bali?
Alcohol is (not yet) illegal in Bali While not illegal just yet, there have actually been talks by the Indonesian government and religious parties to ban alcohol. If the law was to go through it would mean that the production, sale, and consumption of alcohol in Bali would be outlawed.
What is the meaning of Jemaah?
Jamaah adalah wadah bagi ummat Islam dalam menjalankan ibadah. Di dalam jemaah, terdapat imam atau amir atau sultan yang di baiat, dan ada rukyah atau makmum. Sama halnya dalam salat, ada imam ada makmum.
Who is Jemaah Islamiah and what did it do?
Jemaah Islamiah is also strongly suspected of carrying out the 2003 JW Marriott hotel bombing in Kuningan, Jakarta, the 2004 Australian embassy bombing in Jakarta, the 2005 Bali terrorist bombing and the 2009 JW Marriott and Ritz-Carlton hotel bombings.
What happened to Jemaah Islamiah in Aceh?
In 2010, Indonesian authorities cracked down on the Jemaah Islamiah network in Aceh. Between February and May 2010, more than 60 militants were captured. This Aceh network was established by Dulmatin sometime after 2007 when he returned to Indonesia.
Who is the real Emir of Ji?
Zarkasih is believed to be the emir of JI. 27 February 2008, the leader of JI in Singapore, Mas Selamat bin Kastari, escaped from the Whitley Road Detention Centre. 1 April 2009, Mas Selamat bin Kastari was recaptured in a raid by Pasukan Gerakan Khas and Special Branch in Johor, Malaysia.
