Indonesia braces for potential attacks amid Christmas celebrations
Indonesian security forces braced for potential Christmas Eve terror attacks by extremists believed to be intent on marring the holidays in the world’s most populous Muslim nation. Police and military were on high alert amid fears that the killing last month of a top terror suspect would spark retaliatory attacks as minority Christians prepared to attend mass and celebrate Christmas. “We are focusing on preventive measures. It is not impossible for them (extremists) to show up later tonight. Therefore, we must not be complacent,” Jakarta police chief Major General Firman Gani told ElShinta radio Saturday.Full Story