Indonesia Update
By Kenneth Conboy
Two developments on the terrorism front in Indonesia this week. First, the three convicted Bali bombers—Imam Samudra, Amrozi, and Ali Gufron—demanded on Wednesday that the Indonesian Supreme Court give a procedural review of their guilty verdict. This demand will likely delay their imminent execution, which might have taken place as early as next week. When initially convicted, the three bombers—with much bravado—had stated that they welcomed martyrdom. It is interesting to note, however, that they have since used virtually every possible option to stall their date with a firing squad.
The second development, also on Wednesday, was an announcement that the Indonesian security forces were going to establish a new composite unit to battle bio-terrorism. It will consist of elements of the police counter-terrorist unit, Special Detachment 88, as well as select members of the military, Department of Health, and State Intelligence Agency. The Canadian government is providing 200 bio-terrorism protection kits for the new unit, which is expected to be formally unveiled next month.
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