Indonesia rejects Bali bomber's jail wedding plea

SURABAYA, Indonesia, May 9 (Reuters) - Indonesian authorities have rejected a request by one of three men on death row for the 2002 Bali bombings to remarry his ex-wife in his prison cell, an official said on Tuesday. Amrozi, dubbed the "Smiling Bomber" for his constant...

Indonesia execution of Bali bombers sparks clashes

TENGGULUN, Indonesia (Reuters) - Thousands of people including some hardliners gathered for the funerals of three Indonesians executed on Sunday for the 2002 Bali bombings, sparking clashes between police and emotional supporters. The three men from the militant group Jemaah...

Execution looming for Bali nightclub bombers

Time is running out for the Bali nightclub bombers, Amrozi Nurhasyim, Imam Samudra and Ali Ghufron, and the convicted terrorists wouldn't have it any other way. The men want to die as martyrs for their cause.""To...

Bali bombers 'to die by Ramadan'

After 6 years waiting, the defendant finally will be executed in holly month of ramadan. Why wait until ramadhan, why not now?!"Indonesia says it hopes to execute three militants for their part in the 2002 Bali...

Indonesian court gives go ahead for Bali bombers` execution

"Denpasar, Indonesia (ANTARA News) - Indonesia's Supreme Court has given the green light for the execution of the three Bali bombers after rejecting their last appeal, authorities on the holiday island said Friday. The court has sent a letter to the Bali prosecutor's office...

Lawyer says Amrozi et al ready to be executed

Dare to do dare to bear the risk!"Cilacap, Central Java (ANTARA) - The three men sentenced to death for their roles in the 2002 Bali bombings - Amrozi, Imam Samudra and Mukhlas - are ready to undergo execution...

Bali Is Not A Paradise

"Bali, island of a thousand temples- charming, beautiful, captivating and alluring. Images of lush, green paddy fields, ancient temples, exotic performance of traditional dances, friendly people, peaceful beaches...

Bali bombers defense team withdraws request for second sentence review

"Denpasar (ANTARA News) - The lawyers` team of the 2002 Bali bombing death row convicts, Amrozi et al, officially witdrew its request for a second review of its clients` sentences by the Supreme Court after the Denpasar District Court hearing the request refused to let the...

Court session on Amrozi`s judicial review to be held on March 24

"Surabaya, E Java (ANTARA News) - A court session on a judicial review of the death sentence on Amrozi et al for involvement in the Bali bombings of October 12, 2002, would be held in Denpasar, Bali, on March 24,...

Indonesian Bali bombers want to be beheaded instead of shot

""I am ready for death, but not using the evil law (of the Indonesian government)," Ali Ghufron was quoted by DPA as saying during a visit of around 50 members of his family and friends at Batu prison on the...

Brimob forms firing squad to excecute Amrozi et al

""But we don`t know which of the firing squads will be assigned to carry out the execution because we have yet to receive a request for that purpose," he said.If the execution is to take place in Bali, the firing...

Amnesty criticises Indonesia death penalty ruling

"The Indonesians' petitions were also denied in their entirety. Amnesty called on Indonesia to abolish the death penalty and said it was particularly concerned about the fate of three men convicted of involvement...

Attorney General still awaiting Amrozi`s decision

""Once his lawyer said he would never seek a clemency. If Amrozi really does want it he must state it. I will give him a month to make the decision," he said. He said the countdown to the deadline began since...

No special treatment for Bali bomber Amrozi

""We will give no special treatment to Amrozi et al after their judicial review request has been rejected by the Supreme Court (MA)," Sudijanto said. However, he added he had yet to receive a copy of the Supreme...

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