Who was responsible for Bali bombings?
A court in Indonesia has sentenced a leading member of the Islamist militant group that carried out the 2002 Bali bombings to 15 years in prison. The court in Jakarta found Zulkarnaen, 58, guilty of terrorism. He had been on Indonesia’s most-wanted list ever since the bombings and had evaded arrest until December 2020.
Why was Abu Bakar Bashir released?
Why was Ba’asyir released? The firebrand preacher was freed after completing a jail term for a conviction unrelated to the bombings. He had been sentenced to 15 years in jail in 2011 for supporting militant training in conservative Aceh province, but the term was later cut due to sentence reductions.
Where is Abu Bakar Bashir now?
North Sumatra, Indonesia – Abu Bakar Bashir, the 82-year-old former spiritual leader of the al-Qaeda-affiliated group Jemaah Islamiyah (JI), has been freed from prison in Indonesia after serving two-thirds of a 15-year sentence.
Where does Abu Sayyaf based?
Jolo, Sulu, Philippines
| Abu Sayyaf | |
|---|---|
| Dates of operation | 1989–present |
| Group(s) | Ajang Ajang group |
| Headquarters | Jolo, Sulu, Philippines |
| Active regions | Philippines, Malaysia |
How did the Bali bombings affect tourism?
The Bali bombings led to a 40% fall in outbound tourist arrivals (Hitchcock & Darma Putra, 2005) , the SARS pandemic caused a 55% decline in the number of Japanese people traveling overseas (Cooper, 2006), and the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) led to a 13% drop in arrivals to OECD countries (OECD, 2010).
Who is the leader of Bali?
| Bali | |
|---|---|
| Capital and largest city | Denpasar |
| Government | |
| • Body | Bali Provincial Government |
| • Governor | I Wayan Koster |
When Bali bombings?
October 12, 20022002 Bali bombings / Start date
Just after 11.00 pm on October 12th, 2002, two bombs ripped through Paddy’s Irish Bar and the nearby Sari Club in the well-known tourist area of Kuta on the island of Bali. The attack left 202 people dead from 21 countries, including 88 Australians.
When did Bali bombings happen?
October 12, 20022002 Bali bombings / Start date