Bombings and trials (page 2)
The Bali bombings, the Bali Nine drug case and the trials that followed.
Terror warning back up for Bali
Australia has pinpointed today, April 20th, as a potential day for a terrorist attack.
Bali bomber says he was tortured
Amrozi Nurhasyim, also known as the 'smiling bomber' claimed he had been tortured into given statement.
Bali Bombers firing squad coming soon
The 3 individuals responsible for the outrageous attack on innocent people in Bali, in October 2002, are all going to face the firing squad at some point.
Samudra not to seek clemency for Bali Bombing
Convicted Bali Bomber, Imam Samudra will not be asking the Indonesian government for clemency.
Terrorists recruiting new leaders says SBY
Indonesian President SBY said today that JI (Jemaah Islamiyah) is busy recruiting new leaders. Let's hope they are of the same caliber as the last group.
Bali bombers may meet death sooner rather than later
Bali bomber Amrozi, Mukhlas and Samudra may meet death sooner than expected. All are on death row awaiting the legal process to run its course.
The plot thickens for Bali Nine
Convicted drug traffickers, the Bali Nine, now languish in their cells at Kerobokan jail, with little hope of a brighter future.
Terror alert falling on deaf ears in Seminyak Bali
Saturday here in Seminyak and the cloudy, windy, wet weather continues. The atmosphere here funny, because we are at the end of the wet season, but it still feels like the wet season.
British holiday makers like terror target deals
According to the Sun newspaper (is the Sun actually classified as a newspaper?) British tourists are quite happy visiting 'terror targets' like the Middle East and Bali, because they can get more for…
Bali Nine's Renae Lawrence appeal sentence in Denpasar Bali
Renae Lawrence, the sole female member of the Bali Nine heroin trafficking group, appealed against her life sentence .
Bali Bombing 2002
Bali Bomb I in 2002 caused a massive amount of human casualties, collateral damage and economic pain for Bali. I arrived in Bali on Jan 2nd 2003, not long after the event.
Bali Nine playing Russian roulette
Bali Nine drug traffickers are playing Russian roulette according to an Australian legal expert.
Scott Rush: Bali Nine
Bali Nine drug mule Scott Rush has decided not to appeal his life sentence. The 20 year old from Brisbane took the advice of his lawyer, Robert Khuana and will make a clemency plea to Indonesia's…
Indonesia unlikely to give clemency to Bali Nine
Indonesia is unlikely to give clemency to the Bali Nine, according to Indonesia's Ambassador to Australia .
Terrorism readiness kit: What's in yours?
Anyone who is coming to Bali is probably aware that have been 2 major terrorist attacks in the last 4 years. Will there be any more? Who knows.
Bali bombers had 'to do' list
Bali bombers responsible for the Jimbaran and Kuta Square blasts, were working from hand written 'to do' lists .
Alexander Downer to discuss plight of Bali Nine in Jakarta
Alexander Downer, Australia's Foreign Minister is in Jakarta at the moments attending a counter-terrorism conference. Also in attendance in AFP (Australian Federal Police) chief Mick Keelty.
Vietnam clemency gives hope to Bali Nine
Vietnam has given 2 Australian drug traffickers clemency following an approach from the Australian government.
Profiles of the Bali Nine
In case you haven't heard enough about the Bali Nine over the last month, here is a profile of the group . Points of interest: Myuran Sukumaran was born in London of Sri Lankan parents.
Bali Nine judge saddened by death sentence
One of the 3 judges who sentenced Bali Nine member Myuran Sukumaran to death, didn't want to.
Bali Nine death sentences could be swift
One never knows who to believe in Bali as there is so much smack talked about people. In regard to the Bali Nine that is probably amplified several times.
Last 3 Bali Nine members get life in Denpasar court
The remaining 3 Bali Nine members to be sentenced, received life imprisonment today .
Bali Nine death sentences could be carried out quickly
Bali Nine ringleaders Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran have been convicted of trafficking drug and sentenced to death. I think its true to say there is no ambiguity in how the court feels about them.
Bali Nine kingpins get death in Denpasar Bali
Bali Nine kingpins, Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, were both given the death sentence today at Denpasar District Court.
Bali Nine in court today in Denpasar Bali
Two members of the Bali Nine are scheduled to appear in court today to hear their fate. Its huge day for them. What the court decides today will affect the course of their lives.
Bali Nine get Australian government help in Bali
Members of the Bali Nine will get the assistance of the Australian government in the last fews days of their trial.
Bali Nine to hear fate by Valentine's Day
Some members of the Bali will learn their fate on Valentine's Day, according to tvnz.co.nz .
Bali Nine members declare their innocence
Three members of the Bali Nine appeared in Denpasar District court today and declared their innocence .
Bali Nine to personally plea for leniency in Denpasar Bali
Members of the Bali Nine will personally plead for leniency before the Denpasar court in the coming week. This will do them no good at all. but a drowning man will cling to anything.
Life sentence request for 3 more Bali Nine traffickers
Matthew Norman, 19, Si Yi Chen, 20, and Tac Duc Thanh Nguyen, 23, appeared at the District Court in Denpasar today.
Bali Nine member Myuran Sukumaran to face death
Bali Nine member Myuran Sukamaran appeared in Denpasar District court on Tuesday to hear the prosecution's sentencing demands.
Bali Nine member to serve life imprisonment in Bali
Bali Nine drug mule Scott Rush, was told today he would escape the death penalty if found guilty of trafficking drugs.
Bali Nine drug mule's legal action thrown out in Australian Federal Court
Can you Adam & Eve it? Literally a minute after I post about the Bali Nine drug mules action in the Australian Federal court, out comes the news that their legal action has been rejected.
Another day of suspense for the Bali Nine
According to the Herald Sun, the 4 Bali Nine drug mules are filing an action in Australian Federal court challenging the legality of their arrest in Indonesia.
Bali Nine death sentence: Should Australia impose trade sanctions?
The Bali Nine will be grabbing the headlines in the next few weeks and we'll hear more creative stories on why they ended up in Bali.
Bali Nine hold their breath in Kerobokan Bali
The Bali Nine drug gang are holding their breath tonight in Kerobokan jail. One of the 'mules', also called the 'airport 4' is at court in Denpasar on Tuesday, to find out what sentence prosecutors…
Indonesians not concerned with plight of Bali Nine
The situation of the Bali Nine has recieved a lot of media coverage in Australia and here in Bali in the English press. I wondered what Indonesians living in Bali thought about the whole saga.
Father of Bali Nine member testifies in Denpasar Bali
Lee Rush, father of accused drug trafficker Scott Rush, testified in court in Denpasar, that he tried to stop his son coming to Bali.
Bali Nine verdict could cause a backlash
The verdict and sentencing of the Bali Nine could be just 2 weeks away. The court in Denpasar has been going though the trials, often pairing kingpins with pee-ons.
Terrorists on trial in Jakarta
Indonesian President SBY is turning up the volume on domestic terrorists. Five Indonesians who are accused of assisting others to spread terror , went on trial monday.