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Indonesia extremism
March 31, 2023
How Do You Solve A Problem Like Hambali?
By Aisyah Llewellyn
More than 20 years after the Bali bombings in which he allegedly played a central role, nobody quite knows what to do with a man once seen as Southeast Asia's most wanted terrorist.
February 15, 2023
Nahdlatul Ulama at 100: Opportunities and Challenges
By Virdika Rizky Utama
At the turn of its second century, the Indonesian Islamic organization, one of the world's largest, faces a number of challenging headwinds.
February 13, 2023
Recent Arrest Puts Jemaah Islamiyah Back in the Spotlight
By Rakyan Adibrata and Jasminder Singh
An arrest last year demonstrates that JI's network has expanded considerably, despite the extremist group's recent period of dormancy.
January 30, 2023
Indonesia’s Vicious Cycle: Terrorist Convicts Making a Comeback?
By Andi Raihanah Ashar
Despite the government's deradicalization programs, a small but alarming number of terrorist convicts has reoffended after their release from prison.
December 08, 2022
Indonesia Frees Convicted Bali Bomber on Parole
By Sebastian Strangio
Umar Patek has expressed regret for his role in the 2002 attacks, but his parole has been greeted with anger in Australia, which lost 88 citizens in the attack.
October 12, 2022
Two Decades After the Bali Bombings, A Peace Park
By Luke Hunt
The attack testified to the horrifying vision of the now-defunct Jemaah Islamiyah, which aimed to establish an Islamic Caliphate in Southeast Asia.
August 31, 2022
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.
August 30, 2022
Convicted Bali Bomber Says He ‘Disagreed’ With 2002 Attacks
By Sebastian Strangio
In a YouTube video "interview" with the governor of prison in Central Java, the militant repeated long-standing claims of remorse.
August 24, 2022
Indonesia Considers Objection to Bali Bomber’s Early Release
By Niniek Karmini
The Australian government has denounced Umar Patek's impending release, which comes just ahead of the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attack.
April 06, 2022
Indonesia Jails Activist Lawyer Over Islamic Radicalism
By Associated Press
Munarman, a former human rights lawyer, was the general secretary of the now-banned Islamic Defenders Front.
January 20, 2022
Indonesian Militant Gets 15 Years in Prison Over Bali Attacks
By Niniek Karmini
Prosecutors claim that Zulkarnaen, who eluded capture for 18 years, played a vital role in the October 2002 attacks.
January 06, 2022
Indonesian Prosecutors Seek Life for Bali Bombing Suspect
By Niniek Karmini
Laywers for Aris Sumarsono, alias Zulkarnaen, claim he was aware of the bombing but did not participate in the operation.
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