World

Indonesia foils planned bombings ahead of President’s swearing-in

Indonesian counterterrorism police have foiled a series of planned suicide bombings in some cities ahead of the October 20 swearing-in of President Joko Widodo, who was re-elected for a second term in the April 17 presidential election.
Indonesia foils planned bombings ahead of President’s swearing-in ảnh 1Illustrative image (Photo: AFP)
Hanoi (VNA) - Indonesiancounterterrorism police have foiled a series of planned suicide bombings insome cities ahead of the October 20 swearing-in of President Joko Widodo, whowas re-elected for a second term in the April 17 presidential election.

Speaking at a pressconference, national police spokesman Gen. Dedi Prasetyo said at least foursuicide bombers had prepared for the attacks using high-explosive bombs made ofvarious substances, including a potent toxin called abrin which could pose asevere threat to public health and safety.

Dedi said these bombs aredifferent from those usually assembled by terrorist groups and could kill 100people with less than 0.7 micrograms.

Since September, the elitecounterterrorism unit Detachment 88 has arrested 27 terrorist suspects. All ofthe suspects are members of Jamaah Ansharut Daulah, or JAD, a Muslim militantnetwork linked to Islamic State.

JAD staged several terroristattacks in Indonesia, including the multiple suicide attacks in East Java andRiau provinces in May 2018, and suicide strikes in a police station andStarbucks Cafe in the heart of Jakarta that killed eight people in January2016./.


VNA
#Indonesian counterterrorism police #Vietnamplus #Vietnam News Agency #suicide bombings #President Joko Widodo #Islamic State Indonesia
Follow VietnamPlus

Related News

Indonesia calls for investment in maritime sector

Indonesia calls for investment in maritime sector

The Indonesian government is ready to offer projects in the maritime sector worth 91.1 billion USD next year in order to support President Joko Widodo’s administration’s plan to make Indonesia a global maritime axis.

See more

Cambodian PM Hun Manet (Photo: AFP)

Cambodian PM urges police to crack down on all forms of crimes

Speaking at a ceremony marking the 80th founding anniversary of the National Police held in southern Kandal province, Hun Manet praised the countless achievements of the police forces, saying that police officers are the good guardians of the nation and people.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (R) and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at a joint press conference in Jakarta (Photo: AFP)

Indonesia, Australia strengthen defence collaboration

Indonesia is committed to finalising the ratification process of the defence cooperation agreement that was agreed upon last year, and continuing discussions on ways to improve and enhance collaboration in this area, said Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.

Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, speaks at the dialogue. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam reaffirms continued contributions to UNGA President’s Office

Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang called on the UNGA President candidate to promote the issues of Vietnam’s concern during her tenure, including the upholding of and respect for international law and the UN Charter, and ensuring a transparent UN reform process with the full participation of all member states.

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra (Photo: nationthailand.com)

Thailand outlines strategy for trade talks with US

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Pichai Chunhavajira detailed the strategy, which includes restructuring the agricultural processing sector to address domestic supply shortages and identify areas where US imports can complement Thailand's production chains.

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra meets with fruit traders at Government House. (Photo: Thai Government House)

Thai PM announces comprehensive support plan for fruit farmers

The initiative involves direct procurement from farmers through four key channels, namely purchase with intent to distribute domestically, corporate social responsibility initiatives, purchase for consumption in organisations, and procurement by government agencies like the Department of Corrections.