Indonesia's Security Chief Warns of More Attacks
Indonesia’s chief security minister yesterday warned that the country, and South-east Asia in general, faced more terror attacks not only from the Jemaah Islamiah (JI) but also Aceh’s guerilla groups. Mr Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono told reporters after a meeting with the country’s top security officials: ‘We cannot say terrorism in Indonesia and South-east Asia has been reduced. ‘It’s very possible that Jemaah Islamiah, whose elements are spread throughout South-east Asia, will carry out fresh criminal actions.’ He also cited the threat from Aceh’s separatist rebels, against whom the Indonesian forces launched a military offensive two months ago. Both groups, he noted, have been backed into a corner by security forces and could be plotting revenge. Earlier this month, Indonesian police announced the arrests of nine JI members and the seizure of a large cache of arms and explosives. Full Story