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| Jakarta attacks: at least six dead in series of 'suicide bombings' – rolling report | |
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| 6.04am GMT | |
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| 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 | |
| 5.59am GMT | |
| 05:59 | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| More armed security forces arrive on the scene pic.twitter.com/ol7PJa87G7 | |
| Tanks have also just arrived at the scene. | |
| Tanks arrive at blast scene in Jakarta #jakartabombing pic.twitter.com/yiqxI3h1on | |
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| at 6.03am GMT | |
| 5.58am GMT | |
| 05:58 | |
| 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: | |
| “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 | |
| 05:57 | |
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| Indonesian president condemns attacks | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| Jokowi says he was cutting short his visit and returning to the capital. | |
| 5.54am GMT | |
| 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. | |
| 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 | |
| 5.49am GMT | |
| 05:49 | |
| 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. | |
| 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. |
| 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 also been posted online showing the aftermath of the multiple explosions in Jakarta, including what sounds like gunfire. | Video has also 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 |
| 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 are appearing 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 same scene. | Photographs are appearing on social media are appearing 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 same 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 4.25am GMT | at 4.25am 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’s centre. | Multiple explosions have been reported in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, including one outside the United Nations building in the city’s 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 4.22am GMT | at 4.22am GMT |