Who committed the Bali bombing?
Who committed the Bali bombing?
A court in Indonesia has sentenced a leading member of the Islamist militant group that carried out the 2002 Bali bombings to 15 years in prison. The court in Jakarta found Zulkarnaen, 58, guilty of terrorism.
What happened in the 2002 Bali bombings?
At about 11pm on 12 October 2002 three bombs were detonated in Bali, two in busy nightspots – the Sari Club and Paddy’s Bar – and one in front of the American consulate. The explosions killed 202 people, 88 of whom were Australian, and wounded hundreds more.
How did the 2002 Bali bombings affect tourism?
The Bali bombings cut sharply into direct international tourist arrivals. Right after the crisis, these were barely a third of normal levels, and after a brief recovery early 2003 on the back of special deals and discounts, fell again to less than half of normal levels in May/June.
When did 911 begin?
September 11, 2001 at 5:14 AM PDTSeptember 11 attacks / Start date
What was the outcome of the Bali bombing?
Just after 11.00 pm on October 12th, 2002, two bombs ripped through Paddy’s Irish Bar and the nearby Sari Club in the well-known tourist area of Kuta on the island of Bali. The attack left 202 people dead from 21 countries, including 88 Australians.
Why did the Bali bombing happen?
The 2002 Bali bombings occurred on 12 October 2002 in the tourist district of Kuta on the Indonesian island of Bali….
| 2002 Bali Bombings | |
|---|---|
| Injured | 209 |
| Perpetrators | Jemaah Islamiyah and al-Qaeda |
| Motive | Retaliation for United States’ support of War on terror and Australia’s role in the liberation of East Timor. |
Did the Bali 9 get executed?
All of the Bali Nine were convicted of drug trafficking of heroin. On 6 April 2015, State Administrative court rejects subsequent appeal against Presidential rejection of clemency. Executed on 29 April 2015 by firing squad at Nusa Kambangan prison.
How many people died in 911?
2,996September 11 attacks / Number of deaths