Articles tagged ‘Kuta bombing’
Long Road to Heaven: Bali Bombing on film
By Nick | January 26th, 2007 |
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Its been a while since the 2002 Bali bombings. The dust has settled, we now have a permanent memorial, annual services and Paddy’s Bar in now a surf shop. Indonesian film makers have put together a dramatisation of the Bali bombings, getting behind the scenes, and showing the personalities of the bombers, called ‘Long Road [...]
London memorial to the Bali Bomb victims
By Nick | October 15th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
London has recently unveiled a memorial, to honor the victims of the 2002 Bali Bombings. My brother Chris sent me a photo, which shows the 202 doves, carved into a globe, representing the victims.
Bali police on high alert for Bombing anniversary
By Nick | October 11th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Police in Bali are going all out to protect visitors from any new terrorist actions. According to the Jakarta Post, 11,500 cops will be on hand, securing the roads surrounding ‘Ground Zero’, in Kuta.
Here’s more from the Jakarta Post.
Bali bombing interviews
By Nick | October 9th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
When I arrived in Bali in January 2003, I set about interviewing Balinese locals, who were present during the bombings and the Sari Club and Paddy’s. Many of those people are still in the area, and I did manage to meet the husband of one lady, who was injured.
Anniversary of the Bali Bombings
By Nick | October 8th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Wednesday, October 11th will be the 4th anniversary of the Bali Bombings, that killed over 200 people in Kuta. The Sari Club and Paddy’s were the scenes of carnage back in 2002, both sites, still undeveloped.
Commemoration of 2005 Bali Bombings this Sunday
By Nick | September 28th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
The 2005 Bali Bombings will be commemorated this Sunday, here in Bali at a secret location. Those attending will be relatives of the deceased, and those affected by the blasts.
Denpasar court sentences Bali Bomb collaborator to 15 years
By Nick | September 14th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
A court in Denpasar has sentenced a collaborator in the 2005 Bali Bombings, to 15 years in jail. Three other terrorists have already been sentenced to between 8 and 18 years in the triple suicide blasts, which killed 20 people and injured more than 100 others.
Chaz to unveil new Bali Bombing memorial
By Nick | August 31st, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Prince Charles will unveil a new memorial to the victims of the 2002 Bali Bombings. HRH won’t be coming to the Island of the Gods, as the site is in Central London.
Indonesia to release terrorist leader in June 2006
By Nick | May 24th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Indonesia is about to release the leader of JI (Jemaah Islamiyah) from prison, this coming June. Muslim cleric Abu Bakara Ba’asyir, is known to be the ’spiritual leader’ of JI (Jemaah Islamiyah), the group that has caused pain and anguish across the country for a number of years.
