Mastermind and Bombers of Bali Bombing executed
Interviewing the bombers
Actual footage
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Impacts of the bombings
Economic
The Bali bombings had a significant negative impact on the local and regional economies. Bali is heavily dependant on tourism, which plummeted in the wake of the attacks. Tourist will most probably avoid Bali as a tourism spot after the bombings. However, some analysts have argued that the economic impact of the bombings was negligible given that the contribution of tourism to Indonesian GDP was only 4 to 6 percent.
Social
There were impacts on the radical Muslim organisations. Many Indonesians do not accept that militant Muslims were responsible for the attack and the belief that the U.S. was behind the bombing as a way of winning support for a war on Iraq. For example, Nadhatul Ulama (NU), one of Indonesia’s largest Muslim groups accused the US of resorting to “unethical political maneuvers” to pressure Indonesia.
Political
Advocates of political reform are worried that the post-Bali focus on security, by the Megawati administration and foreign governments alike, could divert attention from the urgent need to strengthen civilian institutions, reform the armed forces, fix the courts, and end corruption. In addition, disenchantment with President Megawati, already high, has increased as a result of 12 October. This could affect the 2004 presidential elections, which for the first time will be determined by direct popular vote.
Acknowledgement:
http://www.crisisgroup.org/home/index.cfm?id=1766&l=1
www.eurasianpolicy.org/files/publications/AcharyaTheBaliBombings.pdf
The Bali bombings had a significant negative impact on the local and regional economies. Bali is heavily dependant on tourism, which plummeted in the wake of the attacks. Tourist will most probably avoid Bali as a tourism spot after the bombings. However, some analysts have argued that the economic impact of the bombings was negligible given that the contribution of tourism to Indonesian GDP was only 4 to 6 percent.
Social
There were impacts on the radical Muslim organisations. Many Indonesians do not accept that militant Muslims were responsible for the attack and the belief that the U.S. was behind the bombing as a way of winning support for a war on Iraq. For example, Nadhatul Ulama (NU), one of Indonesia’s largest Muslim groups accused the US of resorting to “unethical political maneuvers” to pressure Indonesia.
Political
Advocates of political reform are worried that the post-Bali focus on security, by the Megawati administration and foreign governments alike, could divert attention from the urgent need to strengthen civilian institutions, reform the armed forces, fix the courts, and end corruption. In addition, disenchantment with President Megawati, already high, has increased as a result of 12 October. This could affect the 2004 presidential elections, which for the first time will be determined by direct popular vote.
Acknowledgement:
http://www.crisisgroup.org/home/index.cfm?id=1766&l=1
www.eurasianpolicy.org/files/publications/AcharyaTheBaliBombings.pdf
2nd Bali Bombing
Background
The 2005 Bali bombings were a series of terrorist suicide bomb attacks that occurred on October 1, 2005, in Bali, Indonesia. Bombs exploded at two sites in Jimbaran and Kuta, both in south Bali. Twenty people were killed, and 129 people were injured by three bombers who killed themselves in the attacks. The bombs appear to have been packed with ball bearings - a technique commonly used by suicide attackers to maximise casualties.
According to Indonesia's head of counter-terrorism, Major General Ansyaad Mbai, early evidence indicates that the attacks were carried out by at least three suicide bombers in a similar fashion to the 2002 bombings.This attack is believed to be Jemaah Islamiah (JI), which is reponsible for several bombings in Indonesia, including the 2002 Bali nightclub bombing, the 2003 Marriott Hotel bombing and the 2004 Australian Embassy bombing.
Two Malaysian fugitives were suspected of masterminding the strikes - Azahari Bin Husin and Noordin Mohamed Top. Both have been on Indonesia's most wanted list since the attacks in 2002.
The 2005 Bali bombings were a series of terrorist suicide bomb attacks that occurred on October 1, 2005, in Bali, Indonesia. Bombs exploded at two sites in Jimbaran and Kuta, both in south Bali. Twenty people were killed, and 129 people were injured by three bombers who killed themselves in the attacks. The bombs appear to have been packed with ball bearings - a technique commonly used by suicide attackers to maximise casualties.
According to Indonesia's head of counter-terrorism, Major General Ansyaad Mbai, early evidence indicates that the attacks were carried out by at least three suicide bombers in a similar fashion to the 2002 bombings.This attack is believed to be Jemaah Islamiah (JI), which is reponsible for several bombings in Indonesia, including the 2002 Bali nightclub bombing, the 2003 Marriott Hotel bombing and the 2004 Australian Embassy bombing.
Two Malaysian fugitives were suspected of masterminding the strikes - Azahari Bin Husin and Noordin Mohamed Top. Both have been on Indonesia's most wanted list since the attacks in 2002.
1st Bali Bombing
Background
The 1st Bali Bombing occurred on 12 October 2002 in the tourist district of Kuta on the Indonesian island of Bali. The bombing killed 202 people with 164 being foreign nationals and 38 indonesian citizens. A further 209 people were injured. The attack involved the detonation of three bombs: a backpack-mounted device carried by a suicide bomber, a large car bomb, both of which were detonated in or near popular nightclubs in Kuta and a third much smaller device detonated outside the United States consulate in Denpasar, causing only minor damage.
Various members of Jemaah Islamiyah were convicted in relation to the bombings, including three individuals who were sentenced to death. Abu Bakar Bashir was found guilty and sentenced to two and a half years imprisonment. On 9 November 2008, Imam Samudra, Amrozi Nurhasyim and Mukhlas Ghufron were executed on the island prison of Nusakambangan.
Imam Samudra and brothers Mukhlas and Amrozi.
The 1st Bali Bombing occurred on 12 October 2002 in the tourist district of Kuta on the Indonesian island of Bali. The bombing killed 202 people with 164 being foreign nationals and 38 indonesian citizens. A further 209 people were injured. The attack involved the detonation of three bombs: a backpack-mounted device carried by a suicide bomber, a large car bomb, both of which were detonated in or near popular nightclubs in Kuta and a third much smaller device detonated outside the United States consulate in Denpasar, causing only minor damage.
Various members of Jemaah Islamiyah were convicted in relation to the bombings, including three individuals who were sentenced to death. Abu Bakar Bashir was found guilty and sentenced to two and a half years imprisonment. On 9 November 2008, Imam Samudra, Amrozi Nurhasyim and Mukhlas Ghufron were executed on the island prison of Nusakambangan.
Imam Samudra and brothers Mukhlas and Amrozi.
Our perspectives on JI
Of all the the terrorist group, JI is the most threatening to Singapore. Why? JI is in charge of the Southeast Asia region which includes Singapore. JI plotted to set off several bombs in Singapore. Thankfully, these plans were not successful. Many of the Singaporeans still do not know about the JI except for Mas Selemat.We hope that we do not need a future bomb in Singapore to let Singaporeans being aware on JI.
In conclusion, we hope that by knowing more about the operation of JI, we can deter from any future JI attacks.
In conclusion, we hope that by knowing more about the operation of JI, we can deter from any future JI attacks.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
How JI maintain?
The JI network is held together not just by ideology and training but also by an intricate network of marriages that at times makes it seems like a giant extended family. Insufficient attention has been paid to the role the women of JI play in cementing the network. In many cases, senior JI leaders arranged the marriages of their subordinates to their own sisters or sisters-in-law to keep the network secure.
JI also depends on a small circle of pesantrens – Muslim boarding schools – to propagate jihadist teachings. Of the more than 14,000 such schools in Indonesia, only a tiny number are committed to jihadist principles, but there is a kind of JI “Ivy League” to which JI members send their own children. Chief among these is Pesantren al-Mukmin, better known as Pondok Ngruki, whose founder, Abu Bakar Bashir, is believed to have been JI’s amir or top leader between late 1999 and 2002.
JI also depends on a small circle of pesantrens – Muslim boarding schools – to propagate jihadist teachings. Of the more than 14,000 such schools in Indonesia, only a tiny number are committed to jihadist principles, but there is a kind of JI “Ivy League” to which JI members send their own children. Chief among these is Pesantren al-Mukmin, better known as Pondok Ngruki, whose founder, Abu Bakar Bashir, is believed to have been JI’s amir or top leader between late 1999 and 2002.
Activities of Jemaah Islamiyah(JI)
Timeline
-October 1, 2005, Bali Bombing
Details in later post.
-September 2004 suicide car bombing outside the Australian Embassy in Jakarta
At least nine people have been killed and as many as 160 injured in the massive blast. The attack left a large crater in the ground and damaged nearby buildings and vehicles. Azahari Husin, a British-trained Malaysian engineer and one of Asia's most-wanted men, is suspected of playing a part in building the devices.
-August 2003 car bombing of the J.W. Marriott hotel in Jakarta
The hotel was a popular place for visiting foreigners and diplomats in a business district near many overseas embassies. Body parts were found near the wrecked vehicle. The hotel's lobby plate glass windows were shattered, ceiling and wall panels were scattered in the street outside the lobby of the hotel. The lobby was badly damaged, with chairs and tables everywhere.
-October 2002 bombing of a nightclub on the Hindu island of Bali
Details in later post.
-December 2000 series of bombings in Manila
The explosions occurred in close succession within a span of a few hours. There were 22 fatalities reported and approximately 100 injured.The Philippine National Police identified the bombs as one kilogram black powder bombs set to detonate using timing devices. Several members of the Jemaah Islamiyah were arrested for their suspected involvement in the bombings.
Bali Bombing
-October 1, 2005, Bali Bombing
Details in later post.
-September 2004 suicide car bombing outside the Australian Embassy in Jakarta
At least nine people have been killed and as many as 160 injured in the massive blast. The attack left a large crater in the ground and damaged nearby buildings and vehicles. Azahari Husin, a British-trained Malaysian engineer and one of Asia's most-wanted men, is suspected of playing a part in building the devices.
-August 2003 car bombing of the J.W. Marriott hotel in Jakarta
The hotel was a popular place for visiting foreigners and diplomats in a business district near many overseas embassies. Body parts were found near the wrecked vehicle. The hotel's lobby plate glass windows were shattered, ceiling and wall panels were scattered in the street outside the lobby of the hotel. The lobby was badly damaged, with chairs and tables everywhere.
-October 2002 bombing of a nightclub on the Hindu island of Bali
Details in later post.
-December 2000 series of bombings in Manila
The explosions occurred in close succession within a span of a few hours. There were 22 fatalities reported and approximately 100 injured.The Philippine National Police identified the bombs as one kilogram black powder bombs set to detonate using timing devices. Several members of the Jemaah Islamiyah were arrested for their suspected involvement in the bombings.
Bali Bombing
Aims of Jemaah Islamiyah(JI)
It aims to create a unified Islamic state in south-east Asia and forms links with similarly-minded groups.
Introduction of Jemaah Islamiyah (JI)
Origins of Jemaah Islamiyah (JI)
JI was formally founded on 1 January,1993 by leaders Abu Bakar Bashir and Abdullah Sungkar. It is established in Southeast Asia which include Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and possibly the Philippines, Cambodia and Thailand. It gained terrorist edge when one of its founders, Abdullah Sungkar established contact with Osama Bin Laden's al Qaeda network.
JI is alleged to have attacked or plotted against U.S. and Western targets in Indonesia, Singapore, and the Philippines. The most recent attack believed to have been carried out by JI operatives came on October 1, 2005, when a series of suicide bombings killed at least nineteen people and wounded more than 100 in Bali, a beachfront city and international tourist destination.
Abdullah Sungkar
Abu Bakar Bashir
JI was formally founded on 1 January,1993 by leaders Abu Bakar Bashir and Abdullah Sungkar. It is established in Southeast Asia which include Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and possibly the Philippines, Cambodia and Thailand. It gained terrorist edge when one of its founders, Abdullah Sungkar established contact with Osama Bin Laden's al Qaeda network.
JI is alleged to have attacked or plotted against U.S. and Western targets in Indonesia, Singapore, and the Philippines. The most recent attack believed to have been carried out by JI operatives came on October 1, 2005, when a series of suicide bombings killed at least nineteen people and wounded more than 100 in Bali, a beachfront city and international tourist destination.
Abdullah Sungkar
Abu Bakar Bashir
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