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| Jakarta attacks: Indonesian police regain control after seven killed in capital – live | Jakarta attacks: Indonesian police regain control after seven killed in capital – live |
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| There’s been condemnation of the attacks from leaders across the world. Here’s a sample: | |
| My thoughts are with those who lost their loved ones in the reprehensible attack in Jakarta. I pray for speedy recovery of the injured: PM | |
| "#JakartaAttack today is a tragic reminder that the threat of #terrorism is global" @FedericaMog #Indonesia https://t.co/CURJuCyYu7 | |
| Simpati, doa & solidaritas penuh masyarakat Australia bersama dgn masyarakat Indonesia dlm menghadapi serangan2 teroris di Jakarta hari ini. | |
| Shocked & dismayed by news of the #JakartaBlasts. My thoughts are with the Indonesian people. - LHL https://t.co/B4MxdYxTk6 | |
| Deeply shocked & saddened by bomb attacks in Jakarta. Msia stands ready to help in any way. Thoughts & prayers with the Indonesian people | |
| 11.26am GMT | 11.26am GMT |
| 11:26 | 11:26 |
| Possible Isis claim of responsibility | Possible Isis claim of responsibility |
| The Aamaq news agency, which is affiliated with Islamic State, quoted an unnamed source as saying the group carried out the attack, AP reports. | The Aamaq news agency, which is affiliated with Islamic State, quoted an unnamed source as saying the group carried out the attack, AP reports. |
| The news agency has released communications from Isis in the past. However, according to Site, which tracks militant websites, the Islamist group has not yet issued a communique claiming responsibility for the attack. | The news agency has released communications from Isis in the past. However, according to Site, which tracks militant websites, the Islamist group has not yet issued a communique claiming responsibility for the attack. |
| The report in Arabic said a source told Aamaq that “fighters from the Islamic State carried out this morning an armed attack that targeted foreigners and the security forces tasked with protecting them in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta”. | The report in Arabic said a source told Aamaq that “fighters from the Islamic State carried out this morning an armed attack that targeted foreigners and the security forces tasked with protecting them in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta”. |
| #ISIS-linked 'Amaq News Agency reported that the #JakartaAttacks were carried out by ISIS and targeted foreign nationals and security forces | #ISIS-linked 'Amaq News Agency reported that the #JakartaAttacks were carried out by ISIS and targeted foreign nationals and security forces |
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| at 11.55am GMT | at 11.55am GMT |
| 10.20am GMT | 10.20am GMT |
| 10:20 | 10:20 |
| What we know so far | What we know so far |
| Here’s a roundup of what is known so far: | Here’s a roundup of what is known so far: |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 11.49am GMT | at 11.49am GMT |
| 9.44am GMT | 9.44am GMT |
| 09:44 | 09:44 |
| The Indonesian news site Metro has published a series of photographs that appear to show police being shot at. | The Indonesian news site Metro has published a series of photographs that appear to show police being shot at. |
| The incident took place near the scene of the bomb attack on the Starbucks, according to Jakarta-based Eliza Harvey. | The incident took place near the scene of the bomb attack on the Starbucks, according to Jakarta-based Eliza Harvey. |
| Indo media showing vision of a young man with a gun & backpack calmly walking around the carpark of Jakarta theatre bldg (near Starbucks)1/2 | Indo media showing vision of a young man with a gun & backpack calmly walking around the carpark of Jakarta theatre bldg (near Starbucks)1/2 |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 10.52am GMT | at 10.52am GMT |
| 9.38am GMT | 9.38am GMT |
| 09:38 | 09:38 |
| Police spokesman Gen Anton Charliyan says the Jakarta gun and bomb attackers appeared to be copying November’s attack on Paris. | Police spokesman Gen Anton Charliyan says the Jakarta gun and bomb attackers appeared to be copying November’s attack on Paris. |
| AP quotes him as saying: “They imitated the terror actions in Paris ... they are likely from the [Islamic State] group.” | AP quotes him as saying: “They imitated the terror actions in Paris ... they are likely from the [Islamic State] group.” |
| He said police had received information in late November about a warning from the Islamic State group that “there will be a concert” in Indonesia. | He said police had received information in late November about a warning from the Islamic State group that “there will be a concert” in Indonesia. |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 10.40am GMT | at 10.40am GMT |
| 9.29am GMT | 9.29am GMT |
| 09:29 | 09:29 |
| A group linked to Islamic State militants is suspected of carrying out the attack, according to AFP, citing police. | A group linked to Islamic State militants is suspected of carrying out the attack, according to AFP, citing police. |
| #BREAKING IS-linked group suspected of carrying out Jakarta attacks: police | #BREAKING IS-linked group suspected of carrying out Jakarta attacks: police |
| The agency says there is concern about jihadis returning from fighting in Iraq and Syria. | The agency says there is concern about jihadis returning from fighting in Iraq and Syria. |
| Indonesia suffered several major bomb attacks by Islamic radicals between 2000 and 2009, including the 2002 strike on the resort island of Bali that killed 202 people. | Indonesia suffered several major bomb attacks by Islamic radicals between 2000 and 2009, including the 2002 strike on the resort island of Bali that killed 202 people. |
| A security crackdown weakened the most dangerous networks, leading to a long lull in large-scale strikes. | A security crackdown weakened the most dangerous networks, leading to a long lull in large-scale strikes. |
| But the European-based Soufan Group says that of the 500-700 Indonesians who travelled abroad to join the self-proclaimed caliphate of the Islamic State, scores have since returned. | But the European-based Soufan Group says that of the 500-700 Indonesians who travelled abroad to join the self-proclaimed caliphate of the Islamic State, scores have since returned. |
| “We know that Isis has the desire to declare a province in this region,” said Kumar Ramakrishna, a counter-terrorism analyst at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies in Singapore. | “We know that Isis has the desire to declare a province in this region,” said Kumar Ramakrishna, a counter-terrorism analyst at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies in Singapore. |
| “The threat of returning south-east Asian fighters radicalised in the Iraq-Syria region are also another factor of concern, together with the possibility of self-radicalised lone wolves.” | “The threat of returning south-east Asian fighters radicalised in the Iraq-Syria region are also another factor of concern, together with the possibility of self-radicalised lone wolves.” |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 10.44am GMT | at 10.44am GMT |
| 9.24am GMT | 9.24am GMT |
| 09:24 | 09:24 |
| Images have emerged of the damage done to the Starbucks cafe at the foot of the Skyline building, showing smashed windows. | Images have emerged of the damage done to the Starbucks cafe at the foot of the Skyline building, showing smashed windows. |
| Starbucks said one customer was injured. | Starbucks said one customer was injured. |
| Pasca ledakan di Starbucks Teater Djakarta/Lotus (taken at 3:40pm) #Sarinah #Thamrin #Bomb pic.twitter.com/k7qwKPAtaf | Pasca ledakan di Starbucks Teater Djakarta/Lotus (taken at 3:40pm) #Sarinah #Thamrin #Bomb pic.twitter.com/k7qwKPAtaf |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 11.27am GMT | at 11.27am GMT |
| 9.17am GMT | 9.17am GMT |
| 09:17 | 09:17 |
| France’s embassy in Jakarta says no French citizens were among the victims. It urged French people travelling to Indonesia to phone home to reassure worried friends and relatives. | France’s embassy in Jakarta says no French citizens were among the victims. It urged French people travelling to Indonesia to phone home to reassure worried friends and relatives. |
| Attaques terroristes à Jakarta : Point à 15h00 https://t.co/3n4WPtLhHH | Attaques terroristes à Jakarta : Point à 15h00 https://t.co/3n4WPtLhHH |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 11.29am GMT | at 11.29am GMT |
| 9.12am GMT | 9.12am GMT |
| 09:12 | 09:12 |
| The Indonesian president, Joko Widodo, has urged people to remain calm. | The Indonesian president, Joko Widodo, has urged people to remain calm. |
| “Our nation and our people should not be afraid, we will not be defeated by these acts of terror,” he said, in comments broadcast by MetroTV. | “Our nation and our people should not be afraid, we will not be defeated by these acts of terror,” he said, in comments broadcast by MetroTV. |
| “We all are grieving for the fallen victims of this incident, but we also condemn the act that has disturbed the security and peace and spread terror among our people.” | “We all are grieving for the fallen victims of this incident, but we also condemn the act that has disturbed the security and peace and spread terror among our people.” |
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| at 11.35am GMT | at 11.35am GMT |
| 9.00am GMT | 9.00am GMT |
| 09:00 | 09:00 |
| The UK’s ambassador in Jakarta, Moazzam Malik, has expressed his shock at the bomb and gun attacks. He said embassy staff are monitoring the situation. | The UK’s ambassador in Jakarta, Moazzam Malik, has expressed his shock at the bomb and gun attacks. He said embassy staff are monitoring the situation. |
| Shocked by events in Jakarta. We're monitoring situation closely. See FCO travel advice for updated info https://t.co/0aeI9vixdI | Shocked by events in Jakarta. We're monitoring situation closely. See FCO travel advice for updated info https://t.co/0aeI9vixdI |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 11.35am GMT | at 11.35am GMT |
| 8.58am GMT | 8.58am GMT |
| 08:58 | 08:58 |
| The Guardian’s reporter in Jakarta, Beh Lih Yi, has been speaking to a woman who witnessed the first blast. Risky Julianti described how it shook buildings. | The Guardian’s reporter in Jakarta, Beh Lih Yi, has been speaking to a woman who witnessed the first blast. Risky Julianti described how it shook buildings. |
| Risky Julianti was at the scene when first blast went off, building was shaking she says #JakartaBlasts @guardian pic.twitter.com/eI374hPKx2 | Risky Julianti was at the scene when first blast went off, building was shaking she says #JakartaBlasts @guardian pic.twitter.com/eI374hPKx2 |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 11.38am GMT | at 11.38am GMT |
| 8.51am GMT | 8.51am GMT |
| 08:51 | 08:51 |
| Dutch citizen caught up in attack | Dutch citizen caught up in attack |
| A Dutch foreign ministry spokeswoman said that a Dutch citizen was undergoing surgery. His current condition is not known. | A Dutch foreign ministry spokeswoman said that a Dutch citizen was undergoing surgery. His current condition is not known. |
| The country’s foreign minister, Bert Koenders, said the attack shows that “terrorism can hit everybody. Whether you are shopping in the heart of Paris, in a New York office or on vacation in Jakarta.” | The country’s foreign minister, Bert Koenders, said the attack shows that “terrorism can hit everybody. Whether you are shopping in the heart of Paris, in a New York office or on vacation in Jakarta.” |
| Indonesia’s security minister said a Dutch citizen was among the dead. This has not been confirmed by the Dutch authorities. | Indonesia’s security minister said a Dutch citizen was among the dead. This has not been confirmed by the Dutch authorities. |
| Chief Security Minister Luhut Panjaitan confirms that a Dutch citizen is among the dead | Chief Security Minister Luhut Panjaitan confirms that a Dutch citizen is among the dead |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 11.41am GMT | at 11.41am GMT |
| 8.36am GMT | 8.36am GMT |
| 08:36 | 08:36 |
| Police: 'Attack over' | Police: 'Attack over' |
| Indonesian police say the attack has ended with five assailants confirmed dead, AP reports. | Indonesian police say the attack has ended with five assailants confirmed dead, AP reports. |
| Jakarta police spokesman Col Muhammad Iqbal said two other people have also been killed around the Sarinah shopping mall on Thamrin Street. | Jakarta police spokesman Col Muhammad Iqbal said two other people have also been killed around the Sarinah shopping mall on Thamrin Street. |
| “We believe there are no more attackers around Sarinah. We have taken control,” he said. | “We believe there are no more attackers around Sarinah. We have taken control,” he said. |
| He said two of the attackers have been killed by police but did not say how the others died. | He said two of the attackers have been killed by police but did not say how the others died. |
| It is not clear if any more attackers are at large in the Sarinah area. | It is not clear if any more attackers are at large in the Sarinah area. |
| Police had earlier said four attackers and three others were killed but later revised the numbers. | Police had earlier said four attackers and three others were killed but later revised the numbers. |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 11.45am GMT | at 11.45am GMT |
| 8.30am GMT | 8.30am GMT |
| 08:30 | 08:30 |
| A lockdown at the UN building is about to be lifted, according to UN regional representative Jeremy Douglas. | A lockdown at the UN building is about to be lifted, according to UN regional representative Jeremy Douglas. |
| Lockdown about to lift & staff to go in small groups. Off to security briefing with @collie_brown to get facts and cut through rumours | Lockdown about to lift & staff to go in small groups. Off to security briefing with @collie_brown to get facts and cut through rumours |
| Earlier, Douglas told CNN that he heard six explosions and then shooting around the building. Douglas said the shots came about five minutes after the explosions. Police then swiftly moved in. | Earlier, Douglas told CNN that he heard six explosions and then shooting around the building. Douglas said the shots came about five minutes after the explosions. Police then swiftly moved in. |
| He recalled hearing the first blast as he drove up to the UN building: | He recalled hearing the first blast as he drove up to the UN building: |
| “As we got out of a car suddenly a bomb went off, a fairly sizeable one, pretty close by, just around the corner. At that point we realised we were in a bit of problem here. So we rushed into the building. About a couple of minutes later, as we were trying to get an elevator to go up to our office on the 10th floor, a third bomb went off. And then we realised this is really bad. We got up to our office and then we heard a fourth, and fifth and a sixth bomb and then we heard the exchange of small arms fire.” | “As we got out of a car suddenly a bomb went off, a fairly sizeable one, pretty close by, just around the corner. At that point we realised we were in a bit of problem here. So we rushed into the building. About a couple of minutes later, as we were trying to get an elevator to go up to our office on the 10th floor, a third bomb went off. And then we realised this is really bad. We got up to our office and then we heard a fourth, and fifth and a sixth bomb and then we heard the exchange of small arms fire.” |
| At the time of the interview, about half an hour ago, he said the area appeared to be secured. | At the time of the interview, about half an hour ago, he said the area appeared to be secured. |
| UNODC staff in #Jakarta safe and accounted for, but still under lockdown. Situation fluid. https://t.co/ff85u25Kpc | UNODC staff in #Jakarta safe and accounted for, but still under lockdown. Situation fluid. https://t.co/ff85u25Kpc |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 11.47am GMT | at 11.47am GMT |
| 8.12am GMT | 8.12am GMT |
| 08:12 | 08:12 |
| Video from the foot of the Skyline Building appears to show that calm has been restored to the area. | Video from the foot of the Skyline Building appears to show that calm has been restored to the area. |
| Situasi saat ini di sekitar TKP. Dari gerbang hitam ini para pejabat masuk ke TKP yaitu Starbucks di Jakarta Theater pic.twitter.com/wFA4Liqncs | Situasi saat ini di sekitar TKP. Dari gerbang hitam ini para pejabat masuk ke TKP yaitu Starbucks di Jakarta Theater pic.twitter.com/wFA4Liqncs |
| 8.08am GMT | 8.08am GMT |
| 08:08 | 08:08 |
| Police and soldiers have been seen outside a cinema at the base of the Cakrawalla or Skyline Building in central Jakarta where some of the attackers were reportedly hold out. | Police and soldiers have been seen outside a cinema at the base of the Cakrawalla or Skyline Building in central Jakarta where some of the attackers were reportedly hold out. |
| #Indonesia #Latest Police Chief near #Jakarta Theater were attackers are allegedly barricaded. https://t.co/jCsVFTiKin | #Indonesia #Latest Police Chief near #Jakarta Theater were attackers are allegedly barricaded. https://t.co/jCsVFTiKin |
| The Skyline Building which also included the Starbucks cafe has been cleared, according to ABC’s Adam Harvey. | The Skyline Building which also included the Starbucks cafe has been cleared, according to ABC’s Adam Harvey. |
| Jakarta Police say they've cleared the building of attackers. It's over | Jakarta Police say they've cleared the building of attackers. It's over |
| 7.46am GMT | 7.46am GMT |
| 07:46 | 07:46 |
| The UK’s foreign office has updated its travel advice to Indonesia to warn Britons to follow the instructions of local authorities and avoid the scene of the attacks. | The UK’s foreign office has updated its travel advice to Indonesia to warn Britons to follow the instructions of local authorities and avoid the scene of the attacks. |
| The updated advice says: | The updated advice says: |
| During the morning of 14 January there were explosions and gunfire reported in the vicinity of the Sari Pan Pacific Hotel and Sarinah Plaza on Jalan Sudirman Thamrin, Jakarta in central Jakarta. You should avoid the affected area, limit your movements and follow the advice of local authorities. | During the morning of 14 January there were explosions and gunfire reported in the vicinity of the Sari Pan Pacific Hotel and Sarinah Plaza on Jalan Sudirman Thamrin, Jakarta in central Jakarta. You should avoid the affected area, limit your movements and follow the advice of local authorities. |
| #Indonesia: Explosions and gunfire reported in Jakarta. Avoid affected areas. Follow advice of local authorities https://t.co/OF6sWOOFoO | #Indonesia: Explosions and gunfire reported in Jakarta. Avoid affected areas. Follow advice of local authorities https://t.co/OF6sWOOFoO |
| Germany’s foreign ministry also updated its travel advice. It said it believed no Germans were hurt and warned citizens to avoid downtown Jakarta. | Germany’s foreign ministry also updated its travel advice. It said it believed no Germans were hurt and warned citizens to avoid downtown Jakarta. |
| #ReiseSicherheit #Indonesien: Bitte vorerst den Innenstadtbereich von #Jakarta meiden. Mehr: https://t.co/4vMAKEWisp #JakartaBlasts | #ReiseSicherheit #Indonesien: Bitte vorerst den Innenstadtbereich von #Jakarta meiden. Mehr: https://t.co/4vMAKEWisp #JakartaBlasts |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 8.58am GMT | at 8.58am GMT |
| 7.39am GMT | 7.39am GMT |
| 07:39 | 07:39 |
| Reports of more shooting | Reports of more shooting |
| Matthew Weaver | Matthew Weaver |
| There are unconfirmed reports of more shooting in Jakarta. Journalists based in the city tweeted that fresh shots prompted panic. | There are unconfirmed reports of more shooting in Jakarta. Journalists based in the city tweeted that fresh shots prompted panic. |
| Just ran for our lives more shooting in jakarta | Just ran for our lives more shooting in jakarta |
| More shooting Jakarta now - big panic. I'm down behind a police car | More shooting Jakarta now - big panic. I'm down behind a police car |
| 7.32am GMT | 7.32am GMT |
| 07:32 | 07:32 |
| Here’s our latest take on the events of the last few hours in Jakarta, by my colleagues Oliver Holmes and Beh Li Yih: | Here’s our latest take on the events of the last few hours in Jakarta, by my colleagues Oliver Holmes and Beh Li Yih: |
| Up to seven blasts and multiple gunfights hit the Indonesian capital Jakarta on Thursday, including one outside the United Nations building in the centre of the capital, leaving at least seven people dead. | Up to seven blasts and multiple gunfights hit the Indonesian capital Jakarta on Thursday, including one outside the United Nations building in the centre of the capital, leaving at least seven people dead. |
| Images from the one of the city’s busiest precincts showed a small police booth in the middle of one of Jakarta’s main roads, twisted by an explosion with three bodies lying in the street. Another shot showed smoke rising in front of a Starbucks cafe. | Images from the one of the city’s busiest precincts showed a small police booth in the middle of one of Jakarta’s main roads, twisted by an explosion with three bodies lying in the street. Another shot showed smoke rising in front of a Starbucks cafe. |
| Jakarta police spokesman Col. Muhammad Iqbal said seven people including four attackers were killed, adding that the gun battle took place in a cinema housed in the same building as the Starbucks. “We will declare the situation secure soon,” he said. | Jakarta police spokesman Col. Muhammad Iqbal said seven people including four attackers were killed, adding that the gun battle took place in a cinema housed in the same building as the Starbucks. “We will declare the situation secure soon,” he said. |
| The local Metro TV said 14 gunmen were involved in the attack, which started around 10:30am. | The local Metro TV said 14 gunmen were involved in the attack, which started around 10:30am. |
| There were reports that as many as six attackers remained inside. With an active fight ensuing, it was unclear if subsequent blasts came from the attackers or police. | There were reports that as many as six attackers remained inside. With an active fight ensuing, it was unclear if subsequent blasts came from the attackers or police. |
| Read the full story here | Read the full story here |
| Indonesian police are continuing to hunt for the attackers behind Thursday’s string of blasts, and we’re just receiving reports of more shooting in Jakarta. Matthew Weaver in London will steer the blog for the next few hours, so stay with our rolling coverage for updates as they happen. | Indonesian police are continuing to hunt for the attackers behind Thursday’s string of blasts, and we’re just receiving reports of more shooting in Jakarta. Matthew Weaver in London will steer the blog for the next few hours, so stay with our rolling coverage for updates as they happen. |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 7.33am GMT | at 7.33am GMT |
| 7.02am GMT | 7.02am GMT |
| 07:02 | 07:02 |
| The Australian foreign minister, Julie Bishop, has issued this statement. | The Australian foreign minister, Julie Bishop, has issued this statement. |
| The Australian government condemns the attacks in Jakarta today. | The Australian government condemns the attacks in Jakarta today. |
| Our embassy is making urgent enquiries with local authorities to determine whether any Australians have been affected. This incident is still unfolding and it is too early to determine the scale of damage or extent of casualties. | Our embassy is making urgent enquiries with local authorities to determine whether any Australians have been affected. This incident is still unfolding and it is too early to determine the scale of damage or extent of casualties. |
| I have spoken to Indonesian foreign minister Marsudi and offered any support that Indonesia may need to respond to these attacks. | I have spoken to Indonesian foreign minister Marsudi and offered any support that Indonesia may need to respond to these attacks. |
| The travel advice for Indonesia has been updated and is available on Smartraveller. Australians should avoid the area of the Sarinah Mall on JL Thamrin in Central Jakarta, and follow the instructions of local authorities. The overall level of advice has not changed and we continue to advise Australians to exercise a high degree of caution in Indonesia. | The travel advice for Indonesia has been updated and is available on Smartraveller. Australians should avoid the area of the Sarinah Mall on JL Thamrin in Central Jakarta, and follow the instructions of local authorities. The overall level of advice has not changed and we continue to advise Australians to exercise a high degree of caution in Indonesia. |
| If you have any concerns for the welfare of family and friends in the region, you should attempt to directly contact them. If you are unable to contact them and still hold concerns for their welfare, you should call the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on 1 300 555 135, or +61 2 6261 3305 (if calling from overseas). | If you have any concerns for the welfare of family and friends in the region, you should attempt to directly contact them. If you are unable to contact them and still hold concerns for their welfare, you should call the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on 1 300 555 135, or +61 2 6261 3305 (if calling from overseas). |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 9.00am GMT | at 9.00am GMT |
| 7.01am GMT | 7.01am GMT |
| 07:01 | 07:01 |
| Starbucks has issued this statement announcing all their stores across Jakarta will be closed “out of an abundance of caution”. | Starbucks has issued this statement announcing all their stores across Jakarta will be closed “out of an abundance of caution”. |
| We are deeply saddened by the senseless acts that have taken place in Jakarta today; our hearts are with the people of Indonesia. | We are deeply saddened by the senseless acts that have taken place in Jakarta today; our hearts are with the people of Indonesia. |
| Amidst reports of attacks targeting police posts throughout central Jakarta, initial reports are that an explosion took place close to our store in the Skyline building near one of these police posts. One customer sustained injuries and was treated on the scene; our partners (employees) are all confirmed to be safe. This store and all other Starbucks stores in Jakarta will remain closed, out of an abundance of caution, until further notice. | Amidst reports of attacks targeting police posts throughout central Jakarta, initial reports are that an explosion took place close to our store in the Skyline building near one of these police posts. One customer sustained injuries and was treated on the scene; our partners (employees) are all confirmed to be safe. This store and all other Starbucks stores in Jakarta will remain closed, out of an abundance of caution, until further notice. |
| We are monitoring this situation closely, and will provide additional information as it becomes available. | We are monitoring this situation closely, and will provide additional information as it becomes available. |
| The good news that just one customer was injured in the attacks appears to contradict a witness statement earlier that three suicide bombers have detonated themselves inside the cafe. | The good news that just one customer was injured in the attacks appears to contradict a witness statement earlier that three suicide bombers have detonated themselves inside the cafe. |
| 6.55am GMT | 6.55am GMT |
| 06:55 | 06:55 |
| More from Iqbal Kabid, a spokesman for Jakarta police: | More from Iqbal Kabid, a spokesman for Jakarta police: |
| Indonesian police shot dead four suspected militants who were part of a bomb and gun attack in the capital, Jakarta, on Thursday and the area is being secured, a police spokesman said. | Indonesian police shot dead four suspected militants who were part of a bomb and gun attack in the capital, Jakarta, on Thursday and the area is being secured, a police spokesman said. |
| “We are sterilising the building from basement to top,” Iqbal Kabid told reporters, explaining that a gunbattle between the attackers and police took place in a cinema that is in the same building as a Starbucks cafe that was attacked. | “We are sterilising the building from basement to top,” Iqbal Kabid told reporters, explaining that a gunbattle between the attackers and police took place in a cinema that is in the same building as a Starbucks cafe that was attacked. |
| “We will declare the situation secure soon,” he said. | “We will declare the situation secure soon,” he said. |
| It is not clear at this stage if there are any more attackers inside the shopping complex. Earlier reports suggested there could be up to six gunmen in there. | It is not clear at this stage if there are any more attackers inside the shopping complex. Earlier reports suggested there could be up to six gunmen in there. |
| 6.50am GMT | 6.50am GMT |
| 06:50 | 06:50 |
| Jakarta police put death toll at seven | Jakarta police put death toll at seven |
| Via AP: | Via AP: |
| Jakarta police spokesman Col. Muhammad Iqbal says seven people including four attackers have been killed in the brazen attacks in the downtown capital. | Jakarta police spokesman Col. Muhammad Iqbal says seven people including four attackers have been killed in the brazen attacks in the downtown capital. |
| He says police have recovered the bodies of the attackers, but it is not clear if more remain at large. | He says police have recovered the bodies of the attackers, but it is not clear if more remain at large. |
| At least three explosions rocked downtown Jakarta Thursday midmorning followed by more than two hours of gunbattles. | At least three explosions rocked downtown Jakarta Thursday midmorning followed by more than two hours of gunbattles. |
| A witness told The Associated Press that the explosions occurred inside a Starbucks cafe. | A witness told The Associated Press that the explosions occurred inside a Starbucks cafe. |
| Earlier, the national police spokesman Anton Charliyan gave a clashing account, putting the death toll at six, including three policemen and three others. | Earlier, the national police spokesman Anton Charliyan gave a clashing account, putting the death toll at six, including three policemen and three others. |
| 6.39am GMT | 6.39am GMT |
| 06:39 | 06:39 |
| What we know so far | What we know so far |
| Events in Jakarta are ongoing and details are still murky, but here’s a overview: | Events in Jakarta are ongoing and details are still murky, but here’s a overview: |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 8.40am GMT | at 8.40am GMT |
| 6.23am GMT | 6.23am GMT |
| 06:23 | 06:23 |
| No indication of Isis involvement - intelligence chief | No indication of Isis involvement - intelligence chief |
| There were no indications that Islamic State militants were behind a gun and bomb attack in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, on Thursday, the head of the national intelligence agency has told Reuters. | There were no indications that Islamic State militants were behind a gun and bomb attack in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, on Thursday, the head of the national intelligence agency has told Reuters. |
| “This is definitely terrorism but there are no indications yet that it’s ISIS related,” said Sutiyoso. | “This is definitely terrorism but there are no indications yet that it’s ISIS related,” said Sutiyoso. |
| 6.14am GMT | 6.14am GMT |
| 06:14 | 06:14 |
| Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has just been on national TV saying the situation is under control, and is calling on people to remain calm. | Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has just been on national TV saying the situation is under control, and is calling on people to remain calm. |
| Jokowi says: “The state, nation and people should not be afraid of, and lose to, such terror acts.” | Jokowi says: “The state, nation and people should not be afraid of, and lose to, such terror acts.” |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 6.14am GMT | at 6.14am GMT |
| 6.13am GMT | 6.13am GMT |
| 06:13 | 06:13 |
| More from Beh Lih Yi, who is near the Sarinah Mall, where it is believed up to six alleged attackers are still holed up. | More from Beh Lih Yi, who is near the Sarinah Mall, where it is believed up to six alleged attackers are still holed up. |
| More police arrived; paramedics on scene. No confirmation from where we are on status of 6 gunmen @guardiannews pic.twitter.com/ZDfMlfOHcU | More police arrived; paramedics on scene. No confirmation from where we are on status of 6 gunmen @guardiannews pic.twitter.com/ZDfMlfOHcU |
| 6.04am GMT | 6.04am GMT |
| 06:04 | 06:04 |
| One of the bodies outside the Sarinah Mall has been removed, and police are continuing to examine others at the scene, Beh Lih Yi reports. | One of the bodies outside the Sarinah Mall has been removed, and police are continuing to examine others at the scene, Beh Lih Yi reports. |
| Police examining the two dead bodies at police post outside #Sarinah. Another body removed earlier @guardiannews pic.twitter.com/iUT9KQ0QKO | Police examining the two dead bodies at police post outside #Sarinah. Another body removed earlier @guardiannews pic.twitter.com/iUT9KQ0QKO |
| 5.59am GMT | 5.59am GMT |
| 05:59 | 05:59 |
| New explosion reported near Starbucks cafe | New explosion reported near Starbucks cafe |
| An Associated Press reporter has heard an explosion from a cafe near the Starbucks that was attacked earlier. The explosion occurred after about 25 anti-terror squad police stormed the cafe. | An Associated Press reporter has heard an explosion from a cafe near the Starbucks that was attacked earlier. The explosion occurred after about 25 anti-terror squad police stormed the cafe. |
| There is no word on what happened to them, but after the explosion several other police and medical personnel in white overalls were seen running to the cafe. | There is no word on what happened to them, but after the explosion several other police and medical personnel in white overalls were seen running to the cafe. |
| Two ambulances also drove to the area, and were standing by. | Two ambulances also drove to the area, and were standing by. |
| More armed security forces arrive on the scene pic.twitter.com/ol7PJa87G7 | More armed security forces arrive on the scene pic.twitter.com/ol7PJa87G7 |
| Tanks have also just arrived at the scene. | Tanks have also just arrived at the scene. |
| Tanks arrive at blast scene in Jakarta #jakartabombing pic.twitter.com/yiqxI3h1on | Tanks arrive at blast scene in Jakarta #jakartabombing pic.twitter.com/yiqxI3h1on |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 6.03am GMT | at 6.03am GMT |
| 5.58am GMT | 5.58am GMT |
| 05:58 | 05:58 |
| Oliver Holmes | Oliver Holmes |
| The US embassy in Jakarta has released this message urging its citizens to avoid specific areas in the centre of the Indonesian capital: | The US embassy in Jakarta has released this message urging its citizens to avoid specific areas in the centre of the Indonesian capital: |
| “This emergency message is being issued to advise all U.S. citizens to avoid the area around Sari Pan Pacific Hotel and Sarinah Plaza on Jalan Sudirman Thamrin, in downtown Jakarta. Preliminary reports indicate an explosion and gunfire has occurred in the general vicinity and situation continues to unfold.” | “This emergency message is being issued to advise all U.S. citizens to avoid the area around Sari Pan Pacific Hotel and Sarinah Plaza on Jalan Sudirman Thamrin, in downtown Jakarta. Preliminary reports indicate an explosion and gunfire has occurred in the general vicinity and situation continues to unfold.” |
| 5.57am GMT | 5.57am GMT |
| 05:57 | 05:57 |
| 5.55am GMT | 5.55am GMT |
| 05:55 | 05:55 |
| Indonesian president condemns attacks | Indonesian president condemns attacks |
| Via AP: | Via AP: |
| Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, who is on a working visit in West Java town of Cirebon, has ordered security forces to hunt down the perpetrators and their network behind the attacks in Jakarta. | Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, who is on a working visit in West Java town of Cirebon, has ordered security forces to hunt down the perpetrators and their network behind the attacks in Jakarta. |
| Jokowi says: “I have received reports some time ago about the explosion in Thamrin street Jakarta. We express condolence to those who became victims, but we all also condemn the attack that caused restless among the community.” | Jokowi says: “I have received reports some time ago about the explosion in Thamrin street Jakarta. We express condolence to those who became victims, but we all also condemn the attack that caused restless among the community.” |
| He says he has ordered the national police chief and the minister for political and security affairs to hunt down and capture the perpetrators and those in their network. | He says he has ordered the national police chief and the minister for political and security affairs to hunt down and capture the perpetrators and those in their network. |
| Jokowi says he was cutting short his visit and returning to the capital. | Jokowi says he was cutting short his visit and returning to the capital. |
| 5.54am GMT | 5.54am GMT |
| 05:54 | 05:54 |
| Police are still looking for gunmen who are believed to be holed up in the Cakrawala building on Jalan Thamrin street, also the site of the Starbucks cafe and UN headquarters. | Police are still looking for gunmen who are believed to be holed up in the Cakrawala building on Jalan Thamrin street, also the site of the Starbucks cafe and UN headquarters. |
| The Jakarta Post reports that police were also seen entering the McDonald’s restaurant at the Sarinah building at around 12.15 pm, with gun shots still ringing out in the area. | The Jakarta Post reports that police were also seen entering the McDonald’s restaurant at the Sarinah building at around 12.15 pm, with gun shots still ringing out in the area. |
| Read the full story here | Read the full story here |
| 5.49am GMT | 5.49am GMT |
| 05:49 | 05:49 |
| Jakartans are tweeting with the hashtag #KamiTidakTakut - "we are not afraid" #Jakarta #Sarinah | Jakartans are tweeting with the hashtag #KamiTidakTakut - "we are not afraid" #Jakarta #Sarinah |
| People with family inside Indonesia are scrambling to get in touch with their relatives. | People with family inside Indonesia are scrambling to get in touch with their relatives. |
| Have family living in Jakarta, can't contact them at the moment. Will keep trying. | Have family living in Jakarta, can't contact them at the moment. Will keep trying. |
| 5.32am GMT | 5.32am GMT |
| 05:32 | 05:32 |
| At least six killed in attacks | At least six killed in attacks |
| This latest report is from Reuters: | This latest report is from Reuters: |
| Militants launched a gun and bomb assault killing at least six people in the centre of the Indonesian capital on Thursday, police said, in an attack that followed a threat by Islamic State fighters to put the country in their “spotlight”. | Militants launched a gun and bomb assault killing at least six people in the centre of the Indonesian capital on Thursday, police said, in an attack that followed a threat by Islamic State fighters to put the country in their “spotlight”. |
| Media said six bombs went off and a Reuters witness saw three dead people and a gunfight going on. One blast was in a Starbucks cafe and security forces were later seen entering the building. | Media said six bombs went off and a Reuters witness saw three dead people and a gunfight going on. One blast was in a Starbucks cafe and security forces were later seen entering the building. |
| Police said they suspected a suicide bomber was responsible for at least one of the blasts and up to 14 militant gunmen were involved in the attack, Metro TV reported. | Police said they suspected a suicide bomber was responsible for at least one of the blasts and up to 14 militant gunmen were involved in the attack, Metro TV reported. |
| “The Starbucks cafe windows are blown out. I see three dead people on the road. There has been a lull in the shooting but someone is on the roof of the building and police are aiming their guns at him,” said a Reuters photographer. | “The Starbucks cafe windows are blown out. I see three dead people on the road. There has been a lull in the shooting but someone is on the roof of the building and police are aiming their guns at him,” said a Reuters photographer. |
| Indonesia has been on edge in recent weeks over the threat posed by Islamist militants and counter-terrorism police have launched a crackdown on people with suspected links to Islamic State. | Indonesia has been on edge in recent weeks over the threat posed by Islamist militants and counter-terrorism police have launched a crackdown on people with suspected links to Islamic State. |
| “We have previously received a threat from Islamic State that Indonesia will be the spotlight,” police spokesman Anton Charliyan told reporters. But he said police did not know who was responsible. | “We have previously received a threat from Islamic State that Indonesia will be the spotlight,” police spokesman Anton Charliyan told reporters. But he said police did not know who was responsible. |
| He said three policemen and three civilians had been killed. | He said three policemen and three civilians had been killed. |
| “I saw a police officer shot right in front of me,” one witness told TV One. | “I saw a police officer shot right in front of me,” one witness told TV One. |
| One explosion went off in front of a shopping centre called the Sarinah mall, on a main avenue. Media said a police post outside the mall was blown up. | One explosion went off in front of a shopping centre called the Sarinah mall, on a main avenue. Media said a police post outside the mall was blown up. |
| Police snipers were deployed among hundreds of other security officers. | Police snipers were deployed among hundreds of other security officers. |
| A U.N. building near the scene was in lock-down with no one allowed in or out, a witness said. Some other high-rise buildings in the area were evacuated. | A U.N. building near the scene was in lock-down with no one allowed in or out, a witness said. Some other high-rise buildings in the area were evacuated. |
| Indonesia’s central bank is located in the same area, and a spokesman for the bank said a policy meeting was going ahead and a decision on interest rates would be announced as planned later in the day. | Indonesia’s central bank is located in the same area, and a spokesman for the bank said a policy meeting was going ahead and a decision on interest rates would be announced as planned later in the day. |
| An explosion was heard in the western suburb of Palmerah, according to a domestic media tweet, but police said they could not confirm a blast there. | An explosion was heard in the western suburb of Palmerah, according to a domestic media tweet, but police said they could not confirm a blast there. |
| Indonesia has the world’s largest Muslim population, the vast majority of whom practise a moderate form of the religion. | Indonesia has the world’s largest Muslim population, the vast majority of whom practise a moderate form of the religion. |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 5.33am GMT | at 5.33am GMT |
| 5.24am GMT | 5.24am GMT |
| 05:24 | 05:24 |
| Ben Doherty | Ben Doherty |
| Indonesia was on high-alert for a terror attack over the Christmas-New Year period. | Indonesia was on high-alert for a terror attack over the Christmas-New Year period. |
| In December, police identified 13 areas in the archipelago nation as vulnerable to attack over the coming months, including the most populous island Java, where Jakarta is, and the tourist island of Bali. | In December, police identified 13 areas in the archipelago nation as vulnerable to attack over the coming months, including the most populous island Java, where Jakarta is, and the tourist island of Bali. |
| Police and military personnel and establishments, government agencies, foreign embassies, Westerners, non-Muslims, hotels and shopping malls were all flagged as potential targets. | Police and military personnel and establishments, government agencies, foreign embassies, Westerners, non-Muslims, hotels and shopping malls were all flagged as potential targets. |
| Indonesia’s National Police chief General Badrodin Haiti warned that authorities had evidence terror attacks were being planned. | Indonesia’s National Police chief General Badrodin Haiti warned that authorities had evidence terror attacks were being planned. |
| “It could be a single (attack), it could be massive, it could be a series, certainly it depends on their preparation and readiness.” | “It could be a single (attack), it could be massive, it could be a series, certainly it depends on their preparation and readiness.” |
| In December, nine suspected terrorists were arrested over plans for attacks in Sumatra, Java, and Kalimantan. Documents seized from the men suggested they were planning to “do a concert”. | In December, nine suspected terrorists were arrested over plans for attacks in Sumatra, Java, and Kalimantan. Documents seized from the men suggested they were planning to “do a concert”. |
| “Concert” was interpreted to possibly mean attack, or suicide bomber.A map of the greater Jakarta area was among the items seized in raids across five Indonesian cities, along with bomb-making materials including detonators and chemicals, as well as jihadist manuals. | “Concert” was interpreted to possibly mean attack, or suicide bomber.A map of the greater Jakarta area was among the items seized in raids across five Indonesian cities, along with bomb-making materials including detonators and chemicals, as well as jihadist manuals. |
| On December 24, 2000, a series of co-ordinated attacks on Christian churches, launched by Al Qaeda operatives and members of Jamaat Islamiyah, killed 18 people. | On December 24, 2000, a series of co-ordinated attacks on Christian churches, launched by Al Qaeda operatives and members of Jamaat Islamiyah, killed 18 people. |
| 5.23am GMT | 5.23am GMT |
| 05:23 | 05:23 |
| Up to six of the alleged attackers are still believed to be hiding in the Skyline building, at the site of the Starbucks cafe reportedly hit by three suicide bombers. | Up to six of the alleged attackers are still believed to be hiding in the Skyline building, at the site of the Starbucks cafe reportedly hit by three suicide bombers. |
| Up to six suspected terrorists are believed to be still hiding in the skyline building. | Up to six suspected terrorists are believed to be still hiding in the skyline building. |
| 5.19am GMT | 5.19am GMT |
| 05:19 | 05:19 |
| Three suicide bombers involved in attack on Starbucks cafe | Three suicide bombers involved in attack on Starbucks cafe |
| The latest from AP: | The latest from AP: |
| At least three suicide bombers exploded themselves in a Starbucks cafe in downtown Jakarta on Thursday while two gunmen attacked a police post nearby, a witness told The Associated Press. TVOne, a local television network, reported three other explosions in other parts of the city. | At least three suicide bombers exploded themselves in a Starbucks cafe in downtown Jakarta on Thursday while two gunmen attacked a police post nearby, a witness told The Associated Press. TVOne, a local television network, reported three other explosions in other parts of the city. |
| At least one policeman was killed in addition to the bombers. | At least one policeman was killed in addition to the bombers. |
| The first explosion appeared to have triggered a gun-battle between the attackers and anti-terror police squads, and gunfire could be heard more than 1 ½ hours later. | The first explosion appeared to have triggered a gun-battle between the attackers and anti-terror police squads, and gunfire could be heard more than 1 ½ hours later. |
| Tri Seranto, a bank security guard, told The Associated Press he saw at least five attackers, including three suicide bombers who exploded themselves in the Starbucks. | Tri Seranto, a bank security guard, told The Associated Press he saw at least five attackers, including three suicide bombers who exploded themselves in the Starbucks. |
| He said he was out on the street when he saw the three men entering Starbucks and saw them blowing themselves up one by one. He said the other two attackers, carrying handguns, entered a police post from where he heard gunfire. He said he later saw one policeman dead and three seriously wounded. | He said he was out on the street when he saw the three men entering Starbucks and saw them blowing themselves up one by one. He said the other two attackers, carrying handguns, entered a police post from where he heard gunfire. He said he later saw one policeman dead and three seriously wounded. |
| He said he was not injured in the explosions as he was a little distance away, but close enough to witness the attack at 10.30 a.m. (0230 GMT). | He said he was not injured in the explosions as he was a little distance away, but close enough to witness the attack at 10.30 a.m. (0230 GMT). |
| He said the two gunmen ran away with police chasing them. | He said the two gunmen ran away with police chasing them. |
| Gunshots were heard after the midmorning explosion in front of the Sarinah shopping mall and a police station. The area also has many luxury hotels, and offices and embassies, including the French. The other set of explosions were in neighborhoods where the embassies of Turkey and Pakistan are located. | Gunshots were heard after the midmorning explosion in front of the Sarinah shopping mall and a police station. The area also has many luxury hotels, and offices and embassies, including the French. The other set of explosions were in neighborhoods where the embassies of Turkey and Pakistan are located. |
| Indonesia has been a victim of several bombing attacks in the past, claimed by Islamic militant groups. | Indonesia has been a victim of several bombing attacks in the past, claimed by Islamic militant groups. |
| Last month, anti-terror police arrested nine men and said the group had wanted to “perform a ‘concert’ to attract international news coverage of their existence here.” Police cited a document seized from the group that described the planned attacks as a “concert.” | Last month, anti-terror police arrested nine men and said the group had wanted to “perform a ‘concert’ to attract international news coverage of their existence here.” Police cited a document seized from the group that described the planned attacks as a “concert.” |
| The country has been on high alert after authorities said they had foiled a plot by Islamic militants to attack government officials, foreigners and others. About 150,000 police officers and soldiers were deployed during New Year’s Eve to guard churches, airports and other public places. | The country has been on high alert after authorities said they had foiled a plot by Islamic militants to attack government officials, foreigners and others. About 150,000 police officers and soldiers were deployed during New Year’s Eve to guard churches, airports and other public places. |
| More than 9,000 police were also deployed in Bali, the site of Indonesia’s deadliest terror attack, which killed 202 people in 2002. | More than 9,000 police were also deployed in Bali, the site of Indonesia’s deadliest terror attack, which killed 202 people in 2002. |
| 5.17am GMT | 5.17am GMT |
| 05:17 | 05:17 |
| UN staff may have been injured in attacks | UN staff may have been injured in attacks |
| According to the ABC, an internal note to UN staff in Jakarta says one of their employees may have been injured. | According to the ABC, an internal note to UN staff in Jakarta says one of their employees may have been injured. |
| Dear colleagues, more explosions and shootings in the area. Apparently they are using rifles and hand grenades. We are in a perimeter in our UN building covered by armed personnel. We may have a UN staff injured during the initial bombing. | Dear colleagues, more explosions and shootings in the area. Apparently they are using rifles and hand grenades. We are in a perimeter in our UN building covered by armed personnel. We may have a UN staff injured during the initial bombing. |
| 5.15am GMT | 5.15am GMT |
| 05:15 | 05:15 |
| Police confirm at least one bomb in Jakarta | Police confirm at least one bomb in Jakarta |
| “This is a bomb,” Anton Charliyan, national police spokesman has told AFP. | “This is a bomb,” Anton Charliyan, national police spokesman has told AFP. |
| It is unclear which of the at least six blasts heard on Thursday he is referring to. There have also been reports of grenade attacks. | It is unclear which of the at least six blasts heard on Thursday he is referring to. There have also been reports of grenade attacks. |
| Charliyan warned people to stay away, saying police fear there could be more bombs. | Charliyan warned people to stay away, saying police fear there could be more bombs. |
| Helicopters were circling the area, which had been cordoned off. | Helicopters were circling the area, which had been cordoned off. |
| 5.11am GMT | 5.11am GMT |
| 05:11 | 05:11 |
| The scene in central Jakarta is still active, according to Beh Lih Yi (@behlihyi), who is on the ground for the Guardian. She writes: | The scene in central Jakarta is still active, according to Beh Lih Yi (@behlihyi), who is on the ground for the Guardian. She writes: |
| I am at the blast scene at Sarinah Mall now. Heavy police presence and last gunshot was heard about five minutes ago. Police sirens everywhere in downtown Jakarta. | I am at the blast scene at Sarinah Mall now. Heavy police presence and last gunshot was heard about five minutes ago. Police sirens everywhere in downtown Jakarta. |
| 5.07am GMT | 5.07am GMT |
| 05:07 | 05:07 |
| Attacks are linked to Islamic State - police | Attacks are linked to Islamic State - police |
| The ABC’s Adam Harvey is now citing Jakarta police saying the attacks are “Isis-related”. | The ABC’s Adam Harvey is now citing Jakarta police saying the attacks are “Isis-related”. |
| Police are saying the Jakarta terror attack is ISIS-related | Police are saying the Jakarta terror attack is ISIS-related |
| 5.06am GMT | 5.06am GMT |
| 05:06 | 05:06 |
| Three more explosions in Jakarta - AP | Three more explosions in Jakarta - AP |
| AP is quoting local media saying at least three more explosions have taken place, in addition to the six, possibly seven reported earlier. | AP is quoting local media saying at least three more explosions have taken place, in addition to the six, possibly seven reported earlier. |
| Indonesian network TVOne says at least three more explosions have taken place in Jakarta. | Indonesian network TVOne says at least three more explosions have taken place in Jakarta. |
| It says the explosions occurred Thursday in Cikni, Silpi and Kuningan neighborhoods, near the Turkish and Pakistani embassies. | It says the explosions occurred Thursday in Cikni, Silpi and Kuningan neighborhoods, near the Turkish and Pakistani embassies. |
| It did not say if there were any casualties in the blasts that occurred after three explosions took place in downtown Jakarta earlier. | It did not say if there were any casualties in the blasts that occurred after three explosions took place in downtown Jakarta earlier. |
| 5.03am GMT | 5.03am GMT |
| 05:03 | 05:03 |
| Here are the sites of at least two of the explosions in central Jakarta on Thursday — outside the UN office and the Sarinah Mall. | Here are the sites of at least two of the explosions in central Jakarta on Thursday — outside the UN office and the Sarinah Mall. |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 5.12am GMT | at 5.12am GMT |
| 5.00am GMT | 5.00am GMT |
| 05:00 | 05:00 |
| Fairfax Media’s Indonesia correspondent, Jewel Topsfield, is reporting seven explosions, including two suicide bombers. She adds that three suspected perpetrators are among the four dead. We’ve previously heard that at least one police officer may have been killed. | Fairfax Media’s Indonesia correspondent, Jewel Topsfield, is reporting seven explosions, including two suicide bombers. She adds that three suspected perpetrators are among the four dead. We’ve previously heard that at least one police officer may have been killed. |
| EXPLOSION UPDATE: At least 7 explosions reported, including 2 suicide bombs. 4 people killed, including 3 suspects. | EXPLOSION UPDATE: At least 7 explosions reported, including 2 suicide bombs. 4 people killed, including 3 suspects. |
| 4.52am GMT | 4.52am GMT |
| 04:52 | 04:52 |
| Four dead, two injured in Jakarta blasts - reports | Four dead, two injured in Jakarta blasts - reports |
| The ABC’s Adam Harvey is now also reporting that at least four people have been killed, including a police officer. The attackers were throwing grenades, he says. | The ABC’s Adam Harvey is now also reporting that at least four people have been killed, including a police officer. The attackers were throwing grenades, he says. |
| Four dead including one police officer, attackers were throwing grenades | Four dead including one police officer, attackers were throwing grenades |
| The at least six blasts that have been reported may have been caused by grenades, rather than bombs, according to Samantha Hawley. Two people have also been injured, she reports police as saying. | The at least six blasts that have been reported may have been caused by grenades, rather than bombs, according to Samantha Hawley. Two people have also been injured, she reports police as saying. |
| Police say 4 dead in Jakarta bombings, 2 injured. 3 explosions.Police say from Grenades not bombs. pic.twitter.com/3totKNBI5o | Police say 4 dead in Jakarta bombings, 2 injured. 3 explosions.Police say from Grenades not bombs. pic.twitter.com/3totKNBI5o |
| Jakarta police spokesman says they received an IS warning in December that they'd be a"concert in Jakarta." | Jakarta police spokesman says they received an IS warning in December that they'd be a"concert in Jakarta." |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 4.58am GMT | at 4.58am GMT |
| 4.47am GMT | 4.47am GMT |
| 04:47 | 04:47 |
| The death toll from this afternoon’s attacks is still unclear. Witnesses in central Jakarta are reporting they can see three dead bodies, however images seen by the Guardian appear to show at least four people killed. | The death toll from this afternoon’s attacks is still unclear. Witnesses in central Jakarta are reporting they can see three dead bodies, however images seen by the Guardian appear to show at least four people killed. |
| Still tense in centre Jakarta. Police edgy. Can see three bodies. Terrible scene. Multiple blasts reported pic.twitter.com/3sz7sqeuGs | Still tense in centre Jakarta. Police edgy. Can see three bodies. Terrible scene. Multiple blasts reported pic.twitter.com/3sz7sqeuGs |
| Samatha Hawley, with the ABC, also says that local media are reporting 10 to 14 perpetrators involved in the apparent blasts, but this figure is unconfirmed. | Samatha Hawley, with the ABC, also says that local media are reporting 10 to 14 perpetrators involved in the apparent blasts, but this figure is unconfirmed. |
| Local media is reporting 10 to 14 perpetrators involved in Jakarta blasts. Situation still unfolding Police guard house destroyed. | Local media is reporting 10 to 14 perpetrators involved in Jakarta blasts. Situation still unfolding Police guard house destroyed. |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 4.50am GMT | at 4.50am GMT |
| 4.43am GMT | 4.43am GMT |
| 04:43 | 04:43 |
| Footage has been posted that purports to show at least one of the explosions that shook Jakarta today, this one outside a Starbucks cafe in the Sarinah Mall. | Footage has been posted that purports to show at least one of the explosions that shook Jakarta today, this one outside a Starbucks cafe in the Sarinah Mall. |
| Video ledakan di parkiran starbucks Sarinah #BreakingNews #ledakansarinah pic.twitter.com/Q6nbIS2bTl | Video ledakan di parkiran starbucks Sarinah #BreakingNews #ledakansarinah pic.twitter.com/Q6nbIS2bTl |
| 4.41am GMT | 4.41am GMT |
| 04:41 | 04:41 |
| AP has filed a longer take on the events of the last hour in Jakarta. | AP has filed a longer take on the events of the last hour in Jakarta. |
| A massive explosion rocked downtown Jakarta in front of a popular shopping mall on Thursday and an Associated Press reporter saw at least one dead body. | A massive explosion rocked downtown Jakarta in front of a popular shopping mall on Thursday and an Associated Press reporter saw at least one dead body. |
| Gunshots were heard after the midmorning explosion in front of the Sarinah shopping mall and a police station. The area also has many luxury hotels, and offices and embassies, including the French. | Gunshots were heard after the midmorning explosion in front of the Sarinah shopping mall and a police station. The area also has many luxury hotels, and offices and embassies, including the French. |
| It was not clear who was shooting but police had cordoned off the area, preventing reporters from going near the scene. | It was not clear who was shooting but police had cordoned off the area, preventing reporters from going near the scene. |
| Witnesses said the explosion was caused by a suicide bomber, but there was no immediate confirmation of the claim. | Witnesses said the explosion was caused by a suicide bomber, but there was no immediate confirmation of the claim. |
| Indonesia has been a victim of several bombing attacks in the past, claimed by Islamic militant groups. | Indonesia has been a victim of several bombing attacks in the past, claimed by Islamic militant groups. |
| The country has been on high alert after authorities said they had foiled a plot by Islamic militants to attack government officials, foreigners and others. About 150,000 police officers and soldiers were deployed during New Year’s Eve to guard churches, airports and other public places. | The country has been on high alert after authorities said they had foiled a plot by Islamic militants to attack government officials, foreigners and others. About 150,000 police officers and soldiers were deployed during New Year’s Eve to guard churches, airports and other public places. |
| More than 9,000 police were also deployed in Bali, the site of Indonesia’s deadliest terror attack, which killed 202 people in 2002. | More than 9,000 police were also deployed in Bali, the site of Indonesia’s deadliest terror attack, which killed 202 people in 2002. |
| National Police spokesman Maj Gen Anton Charliyan said security is focused on anticipating attacks in vulnerable regions, including Jakarta. | National Police spokesman Maj Gen Anton Charliyan said security is focused on anticipating attacks in vulnerable regions, including Jakarta. |
| On Tuesday, the jailed radical Islamic cleric Abu Bakar Bashir appealed to an Indonesia court to have his conviction for funding a terror training camp overturned, arguing that his support for the camp was an act of worship. | On Tuesday, the jailed radical Islamic cleric Abu Bakar Bashir appealed to an Indonesia court to have his conviction for funding a terror training camp overturned, arguing that his support for the camp was an act of worship. |
| The 77-year-old leader of the Jemaah Islamiyah militant network filed a judicial review of his 2011 conviction, when he was sentenced to 15 years in jail for setting up the camp in Aceh province. A higher court later cut the sentence to nine years. | The 77-year-old leader of the Jemaah Islamiyah militant network filed a judicial review of his 2011 conviction, when he was sentenced to 15 years in jail for setting up the camp in Aceh province. A higher court later cut the sentence to nine years. |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 9.49am GMT | at 9.49am GMT |
| 4.40am GMT | 4.40am GMT |
| 04:40 | 04:40 |
| Shootouts are still being reported in Jakarta, including at one of the blast sites below. | Shootouts are still being reported in Jakarta, including at one of the blast sites below. |
| Shootout at Blast site #Jakarta https://t.co/O1cAyTwdv7 pic.twitter.com/4UxhINWd9p | Shootout at Blast site #Jakarta https://t.co/O1cAyTwdv7 pic.twitter.com/4UxhINWd9p |
| RT @AFP #BREAKING: Shots fired outside #Jakarta cafe as armed police approach | RT @AFP #BREAKING: Shots fired outside #Jakarta cafe as armed police approach |
| 4.34am GMT | 4.34am GMT |
| 04:34 | 04:34 |
| Video has been posted online showing the aftermath of the multiple explosions in Jakarta, including what sounds like gunfire. | Video has been posted online showing the aftermath of the multiple explosions in Jakarta, including what sounds like gunfire. |
| Ledakan bom di depan Sarinah Thamrin, Jakarta. Yang ke Jakarta stay safe. Video by @jokoanwar pic.twitter.com/3xjitM9lfC | Ledakan bom di depan Sarinah Thamrin, Jakarta. Yang ke Jakarta stay safe. Video by @jokoanwar pic.twitter.com/3xjitM9lfC |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 9.47am GMT | at 9.47am GMT |
| 4.33am GMT | 4.33am GMT |
| 04:33 | 04:33 |
| The main UN office was not impacted by the blasts today, according to Katie Hodges, a UN staffer. | The main UN office was not impacted by the blasts today, according to Katie Hodges, a UN staffer. |
| UN security requesting staff to stay away from windows and the lobby. Main #UN office in Menara Thamrin building not hit by explosions | UN security requesting staff to stay away from windows and the lobby. Main #UN office in Menara Thamrin building not hit by explosions |
| Jeremy Douglas, another UN employee, has echoed this: | Jeremy Douglas, another UN employee, has echoed this: |
| Now quiet. Not comfortable quiet. Sitting with @BroderickUNRC avoiding windows. He is right 'hell of a day to go back to the office' | Now quiet. Not comfortable quiet. Sitting with @BroderickUNRC avoiding windows. He is right 'hell of a day to go back to the office' |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 4.36am GMT | at 4.36am GMT |
| 4.28am GMT | 4.28am GMT |
| 04:28 | 04:28 |
| More images are emerging from Jakarta, where at least six explosions have been reported and gunfire can still be heard. | More images are emerging from Jakarta, where at least six explosions have been reported and gunfire can still be heard. |
| Media now saying several blasts in the centre of Jakarta. (Photo from source) pic.twitter.com/9g2uUXvMKk | Media now saying several blasts in the centre of Jakarta. (Photo from source) pic.twitter.com/9g2uUXvMKk |
| #Indonesia #Latest At least 5 explosions rock #Jakarta reportedly at police station and cafe. Shooting reported. pic.twitter.com/pGobXx334M | #Indonesia #Latest At least 5 explosions rock #Jakarta reportedly at police station and cafe. Shooting reported. pic.twitter.com/pGobXx334M |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 4.29am GMT | at 4.29am GMT |
| 4.26am GMT | 4.26am GMT |
| 04:26 | 04:26 |
| The latest from AP on this developing story: | The latest from AP on this developing story: |
| A massive explosion has rocked downtown Jakarta in front of a popular shopping mall, and an Associated Press reporter saw at least one dead body. | A massive explosion has rocked downtown Jakarta in front of a popular shopping mall, and an Associated Press reporter saw at least one dead body. |
| Gunshots were heard after the midmorning explosion Thursday in front of the Sarinah shopping mall in an area that also has many luxury hotels, embassies and offices. | Gunshots were heard after the midmorning explosion Thursday in front of the Sarinah shopping mall in an area that also has many luxury hotels, embassies and offices. |
| It was not clear who was shooting but there was a massive police presence, which prevented reporters from going near the scene. | It was not clear who was shooting but there was a massive police presence, which prevented reporters from going near the scene. |
| 4.24am GMT | 4.24am GMT |
| 04:24 | 04:24 |
| Photographs are appearing on social media of the apparent bombing outside the Sarinah shopping centre, just down the street from the UN headquarters. One shows at least two dead bodies on the street. Here are others from the scene. | Photographs are appearing on social media of the apparent bombing outside the Sarinah shopping centre, just down the street from the UN headquarters. One shows at least two dead bodies on the street. Here are others from the scene. |
| Here is a photo just sent in re that apparent bombing at sarinah mall in #jakarta. pic.twitter.com/DNQdPVO1EL | Here is a photo just sent in re that apparent bombing at sarinah mall in #jakarta. pic.twitter.com/DNQdPVO1EL |
| More photos post sarinah bomb a few min ago. Apparently shooting going on. #Jakarta. pic.twitter.com/Uhvkky2m70 | More photos post sarinah bomb a few min ago. Apparently shooting going on. #Jakarta. pic.twitter.com/Uhvkky2m70 |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 9.46am GMT | at 9.46am GMT |
| 4.20am GMT | 4.20am GMT |
| 04:20 | 04:20 |
| A UN regional representative, Jeremy Douglas, is in Jakarta and tweeting from the scene of the explosion outside the UN headquarters in the city. | A UN regional representative, Jeremy Douglas, is in Jakarta and tweeting from the scene of the explosion outside the UN headquarters in the city. |
| A massive #bomb went off in front of our new #Indonesia office as @collie_brown & I exit car. Chaos & we're going into lock-down | A massive #bomb went off in front of our new #Indonesia office as @collie_brown & I exit car. Chaos & we're going into lock-down |
| Apparent #suicidebomber literally 100m from the office and my hotel. Now gunfire | Apparent #suicidebomber literally 100m from the office and my hotel. Now gunfire |
| Now 4th bomb and gunfight | Now 4th bomb and gunfight |
| 5th and 6th bombing | 5th and 6th bombing |
| Serious exchange of fire in downtown #Jakarta. Didn't experience this in 3.5 years in #Pakistan | Serious exchange of fire in downtown #Jakarta. Didn't experience this in 3.5 years in #Pakistan |
| Amazing how some folks are walking and some running. Kind of a denial or something #jakartabombing | Amazing how some folks are walking and some running. Kind of a denial or something #jakartabombing |
| And now a serious exchange of fire in the street | And now a serious exchange of fire in the street |
| Police now backing-up & security announcement to stay away from windows, & telling folks to retreat from lobby | Police now backing-up & security announcement to stay away from windows, & telling folks to retreat from lobby |
| 4.15am GMT | 4.15am GMT |
| 04:15 | 04:15 |
| Multiple explosions reported in Jakarta | Multiple explosions reported in Jakarta |
| Multiple explosions have been reported in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, including one outside the United Nations building in the city centre. | Multiple explosions have been reported in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, including one outside the United Nations building in the city centre. |
| Police were not immediately available for comment, but according to the an official Jakarta police Twitter account one explosion went off in front of a shopping centre called the Sarinah mall. | Police were not immediately available for comment, but according to the an official Jakarta police Twitter account one explosion went off in front of a shopping centre called the Sarinah mall. |
| At least four more explosions have been reported by witnesses. | At least four more explosions have been reported by witnesses. |
| Updated | Updated |
| at 9.44am GMT | at 9.44am GMT |