# terrorism

Twelve Suspected Militants Arrested in East Java

Police alleged that the group had plotted attacks and even prepared a hideout.
News Mar 1, 2021 | 9:10 pm

Five Men Arrested in Aceh over Alleged Links with IS

They are charged with suspected role in the November 2019 suicide bombing in Medan, North Sumatra.
News Jan 25, 2021 | 2:32 pm

Terror Convict Baasyir Freed Quietly after 10 Years

Abu Bakar Baasyir was freed from Gunung Sindur Penitentiary in Bogor on Friday with no sympathizer in sight.
News Jan 8, 2021 | 2:58 pm

Police Warn Against Crowd Gathering to Welcome Terror Convict Baasyir

Prior to his current conviction, Baasyir had served a jail term for indirect role in the 2002 Bali bombings.
News Jan 5, 2021 | 4:05 pm

Jemaah Islamiyah Uses Charity Boxes to Collect Fund for Terror Activities

Jemaah Islamiyah, or JI, a terrorist group responsible for the 2002 Bali bombing, deploys charity boxes at minimarkets across Indonesia.
News Dec 2, 2020 | 9:00 am

Islamist Terrorists Kill Four Salvation Army Members in C. Sulawesi, Manhunt Launched

The National Police and Indonesia Military has launched an operation to hunt down an Islamist terror group East Indonesia Mujahidin (MIT)
News Nov 29, 2020 | 2:40 pm

Muslim Preacher Ali Jaber Describes His Attacker as “Well-Trained”

The victim dismiss suggestion that the attacker was insane when he committed the crime.
News Sep 14, 2020 | 3:53 pm

Saudi-Born Preacher Stabbed During Sermon in Lampung

Ali Jaber, known as a moderate Muslim preacher, survived the attack with a minor injury in his arm.
News Sep 13, 2020 | 9:57 pm

Indonesia Leads UN Security Council Meeting on Islamic State Threat

"Terrorist groups see the uncertainty created by the pandemic as a tactical advantage and a window of opportunity to strike."
News Aug 26, 2020 | 2:16 am

Wife of Indonesia’s Most-Wanted Militant Arrested

The Army deployed 150 soldiers on Saturday to join counter-terror operations by the police in Central Sulawesi.
News Aug 19, 2020 | 2:00 pm

Three Suspected Militants Arrested in Central Java

The three suspects have links to the lone attacker of a senior police officer in Central Java last month.
News Jul 5, 2020 | 5:49 am

Indonesian Police Detect Resurgence of Jemaah Islamiyah

The group doesn’t necessarily carry the name Jemaah Islamiyah, but continues following its ideology and operation methods.
News Jun 15, 2020 | 6:38 am

Armed Group Denies Burning Church in Papua

The National Liberation Army of West Papua-Free Papua Movement says the Indonesian Military and National Police are responsible.
News Mar 19, 2020 | 2:17 am

Mental Health Treatment Paramount for Children of Foreign Terrorist Fighters

The government is urged to provide psychological counseling for the children of IS fighters who will return to Indonesia soon.
News Feb 17, 2020 | 9:54 pm

Indonesia Uses CIA Data to Identify Ex-IS Fighters

The government refuses to repatriate former IS fighters but makes exception for orphaned children under 10.
News Feb 15, 2020 | 5:56 pm

Opposition Grows to Repatriation of Former IS Fighters

According to the government data, there are around 600 former IS fighters from Indonesia.
News Feb 7, 2020 | 2:18 am

Indonesia and Japan Discuss Counter-Terrorism and Deradicalization

Indonesia and Japan have started a dialogue to discuss future cooperation in eradicating terrorism and deradicalization.
News Jan 10, 2020 | 5:52 pm

Two Indonesian Hostages Freed From Islamic Militants in Southern Philippines

The two Indonesians were held for 90 days by a militant group with links to Abu Sayyaf.
News Dec 26, 2019 | 11:57 pm

Two Indonesian Hostages Rescued in Philippines, Another Remains at Large

Three Indonesian fishermen have been held as hostages for three months by a group of gunmen with suspected links to Abu Sayyaf.
News Dec 22, 2019 | 7:11 pm