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.

Map Indonesia
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.