Bali+Bombing+(2002)

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__Bali Bombings 2002__==

The bombings devastated Bali with 202 people dead and more than 100 people wounded. Among the dead, many of them were foreigners. This attack was said to be the "the worst act of terrorism in the country's history," according to Indonesian police Chief Da'e Bakhtiar. Key suspects were from the terrorist group called Jemaah Islamiah (JI) that has links to the infamous Al-Qaeda. It was reported they were targeting the US embassy. They were targeting pouplar night spots often visited by the Americans, though most of the foreigners killed in the bombings were the Australians. But the Bali bombings were said to be in retaliation to the Australia's invovlement with liberation of Timor Leste. And Osama Bin Laden sent out a voice message saying://"You will be killed just as you kill, and will be bombed just as you bomb," "Expect more that will further distress you."// 3 men were sentenced to death- Amrozi bin Nurhasyim, his brother Mukhlas and Imam Samudra. Ali Imron was sentenced to life imprisonment and another dozens were sentenced to lengthy jail sentences for their part in the plot.

Social impact:

This was the worst attack of terrorism in Indonesia's history. A total of 202 people were killed, mainly the Australians. The dead and the wounded came from many countries. Many friends and relatives flocked to the local hospitals to find informations about their loved ones. At midnight, the first of four Royal Australian Air Force C-130 transports touched down in Darwin, Australia, carrying 27 Australians wounded in the back-to-back blasts.At least 113 other Australians were wounded and 16 in critical conditions. And hospitals were overwhelmed by the casualties that it sparked concern in Australia about Bali's ability to provide treatment to the wounded. Due to this bombings many people are now afraid to travel to Bali. Bali is one of the most visited places in Indonesia, with millions of tourists coming to her shores, but after the bombings number of tourists had dropped. And even many survivors and witnesses were traumatised by the bombings.

Michelle 4I & Aik Kein 4I

Background info given. There is focus on immediate and long term effects. Good 8/10