Illustrative image (Photo: Internet) Hanoi (VNA) - Indonesia is facing threats of terror attacks which might beperpetrated by homegrown radical groups affiliated to Islamic State (IS) in regionalelections in 2020, according to an Indonesian intelligence analyst.
Directorof the Indonesia Intelligence Institute Ridlwan Habib said attacks could occurin areas known as their potential targets and network development basis acrossthe country.
Currentlysome 1,200 die-hard radical groups' militants remain on the loose, and continue developing their networks in severalareas in Indonesia.
Areas identified as prone to possible attacks include cities in Java, southernpart of Sumatra, Bali and West Nusa Tenggara province, Habib said.
In the first five months of 2019, the Indonesian police arrested 68 terroristsuspects, who were identified as militants of the banned radical group JamaahAnsharut Daulah (JAD). The group had been plotting deadly attacks duringchaotic days in Jakarta related to announcement of Indonesia's electionswinners in May.
Indonesiahas banned JAD’s operation and sentenced its leader to death last year for hisrole in masterminding deadly attacks in several cities in the country.
IndonesianAir Force Commander Hadi Tjahjanto said on November 6 that the military wouldtake efforts to assure security during regional elections.
Indonesia's2020 regional elections would elect leaders of local governments in 270administrative areas across the country, comprising of nine provinces, 224regencies and 37 cities./.
Directorof the Indonesia Intelligence Institute Ridlwan Habib said attacks could occurin areas known as their potential targets and network development basis acrossthe country.
Currentlysome 1,200 die-hard radical groups' militants remain on the loose, and continue developing their networks in severalareas in Indonesia.
Areas identified as prone to possible attacks include cities in Java, southernpart of Sumatra, Bali and West Nusa Tenggara province, Habib said.
In the first five months of 2019, the Indonesian police arrested 68 terroristsuspects, who were identified as militants of the banned radical group JamaahAnsharut Daulah (JAD). The group had been plotting deadly attacks duringchaotic days in Jakarta related to announcement of Indonesia's electionswinners in May.
Indonesiahas banned JAD’s operation and sentenced its leader to death last year for hisrole in masterminding deadly attacks in several cities in the country.
IndonesianAir Force Commander Hadi Tjahjanto said on November 6 that the military wouldtake efforts to assure security during regional elections.
Indonesia's2020 regional elections would elect leaders of local governments in 270administrative areas across the country, comprising of nine provinces, 224regencies and 37 cities./.
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