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Terrorist Strike in Jakarta, Indonesia

BY John Friberg

On Thursday morning (Jan 14th, 2016) there were a number of explosions and some gunfire in the Jakarta – the capital of Indonesia. There were numerous perpetrators of the attack which the Indonesian government has described as a terrorist attack. At least seven people were killed with many more wounded. Some press reports say that […]

On Thursday morning (Jan 14th, 2016) there were a number of explosions and some gunfire in the Jakarta – the capital of Indonesia. There were numerous perpetrators of the attack which the Indonesian government has described as a terrorist attack. At least seven people were killed with many more wounded. Some press reports say that the Islamic State has claimed credit for the attack.

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Location of Jakarta, Indonesia (Map CIA)

A UK paper is following the events online posting Twitter messages, videos, and photographs. You can access that webpage online at “Jakarta attacks: Islamic State militants claim responsibility – live updates”, The Guardian, January 14, 2016.

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