Celebrations for executed terrorists

Celebrations for executed terrorists

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Family members and Islamic fundamentalists are planning a joyous celebration for convicted Bali Bombers Amrozi and Muklas following their execution. The celebrations are to take place in the bombers home village of Tenggulun .

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[edit on 7-11-2008 by stewartw2]

Bali bombings 2002
The Bali bombings on 12 October 2002 was one of the most horrific acts of terrorism that has come close to Australian shores.

A total of 202 people (88 Australians) were killed in the tragedy, which took place in the town of Kuta on the Indonesian island of Bali. A further 209 people were injured.

A number of Indonesians were sentenced to death for their parts in the bombings and in October 2002 Abu Bakar Bashir, a leader of the Jemaah Islamiah organisation often accused of being behind the attacks, was charged over his alleged role in the bombing. In March 2005, Bashir was found guilty of conspiracy over the attacks.

The Bali bombings 2002 is sometimes called ‘Australia's September 11’ because of the large number of Australians killed in the attack.

The investigation – Operation Alliance
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) immediately launched an investigation of the bombings, called Operation Alliance. A team of investigative and forensic officers arrived in Bali within 24 hours after the bomb blasts to assist the Indonesian National Police.

The AFP and Indonesian National Police established a joint police investigation, which has been a highly effective partnership resulting in 33 convictions.

At the height of the investigation and victim identification process, more than 120 Australian law enforcement personnel were working alongside Indonesians and experts from around the world. The team included members of the Australian Federal Police, State Police Services, ASIO and specialist advisers.


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