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Abu Bakar Bashir

Indonesian Election Shows Advances In Deradicalization Methods

Indonesian Election Shows Advances In Deradicalization Methods

By Aisyah Llewellyn
A number of former members of the extremist group Jemaah Islamiyah cast their votes in last week's election, some for the first time.

Is Abu Bakar Bashir Really Walking Away From Violent Extremism?

Is Abu Bakar Bashir Really Walking Away From Violent Extremism?

By Bilveer Singh
The former JI leader recently pledged his loyalty to the Indonesian state, but there are reasons to question the sincerity of his conversion.
20 Years After 9/11, Al-Qaida Retains a Deadly Relevance in Malaysia

20 Years After 9/11, Al-Qaida Retains a Deadly Relevance in Malaysia

By J. Fernando and Jasminder Singh
Despite the network's apparent dormancy, Malaysian authorities can't afford to underestimate its potential threat.

Indonesian Cleric Who Inspired 2002 Bali Bombings Freed from Jail

Indonesian Cleric Who Inspired 2002 Bali Bombings Freed from Jail

By Associated Press
Bashir left prison after completing his sentence for funding the training of Islamic militants.

Abu Bakar Bashir and the Renewed Jihadi Threat in Indonesia

Abu Bakar Bashir and the Renewed Jihadi Threat in Indonesia

By Bilveer Singh
Could the cleric's release from prison reinvigorate Indonesia's fragmented jihadi movement?

Indonesia to Release Suspected Bali Bombing Mastermind

Indonesia to Release Suspected Bali Bombing Mastermind

By Sebastian Strangio
The release of Abu Bakar Bashir coincides with a stiffening of the country's stance against hardline Islamic groups.

Jokowi’s Failed Bashir Gamble Reveals the Danger of Playing the Religion Card in Indonesia

Jokowi’s Failed Bashir Gamble Reveals the Danger of Playing the Religion Card in Indonesia

By Luke Hunt
While it is no surprise that political calculations are being made ahead of upcoming polls, the incident shows how gambles can backfire.
Indonesia President Jokowi to Free Radical Cleric Behind Bali Bombings

Indonesia President Jokowi to Free Radical Cleric Behind Bali Bombings

By Niniek Karmini
Abu Bakar Bashir, the spiritual leader of Jemaah Islamiyah, is due to be released next week.

Indonesia, Malaysia and the Fight Against Islamic State Influence

Indonesia, Malaysia and the Fight Against Islamic State Influence

By Stefanie Kam and Robi Sugara
With ideology spreading via social media, authorities need to consider a ‘soft’ approach as well as traditional tactics.

Bashir Jailed for 15 years

Bashir Jailed for 15 years

Islamic cleric Abu Bakar Bashir is handed a 15-year jail term in Indonesia over terrorism-related charges.

How Terrorism Still Looms Over Asia

How Terrorism Still Looms Over Asia

Counterterrorism doesn’t get the attention it used to. But recent successes can’t mask the risk it still poses in South-east Asia.

Islamic Militancy: Jakarta Hits Back

Indonesia’s Detachment 88 counterterrorism unit has had some big successes this year. But are separatist militants down and out?

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