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Terrorism in Indonesia

On March 9, 2010, Dulmatin, a senior figure in the militant group Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) and one of the most wanted terrorists in Southeast Asia was killed in a police raid in Pamulang, Jakarta by Detachment 88.

Separatist movements operating in Indonesia, such as the Darul Islam (Indonesia), Fretilin (East Timorese independence militia during Indonesian occupation of East Timor), Gerakan Aceh Merdeka, and Organisasi Papua Merdeka are often held responsible on terrorist attacks, such as bombings and shootings, in Indonesia.


1985 Borobudur bombing

1985 Borobudur bombing refers to the terrorist bomb attack on 21 January 1985 on Borobudur Buddhist temple, Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia.


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