Seven explosions reported in Indonesian capital
Photographs show several bodies in the street
Up to six people believed to have been killed, including three policemen
Reports of ongoing gun battles in the street
Tanks have been deployed in central Jakarta
Unconfirmed reports say 10 to 14 perpetrators involved
What we know so far
Events in Jakarta are ongoing and details are still murky, but here’s an overview.
At least six people have been killed in a series of attacks, including suicide bombings, in central Jakarta on Thursday. Anton Charliyan, a national police spokesman, said the death toll included three police officers and three civilians.
Multiple explosions have been reported, the first at around 10:30am local time near the crossroads of Thamrin Road and Wahid Haysim Street.
At least one of the blasts occurred near United Nations headquarters on Thamrin Road.
Three suicide bombers also reportedly struck a nearby Starbucks.
Up to 14 gunmen, some on motorbikes, some wielding grenades were involved in the attacks and around six are reportedly holed up inside the Skyline building on Thamrin Road. Tanks have beendeployed in the area.
Local media has also reported three explosions in Cikni, Silpi and Kuningan neighborhoods, near the Turkish and Pakistani embassies, but these are unconfirmed.
The Indonesian president, Joko Widodo, has condemned the attacks saying: “The state, nation and people should not be afraid of, and lose to, such terror acts.”
Nine suspected Islamic State terrorists were arrested in Decemberwith documents outlining a plan to “do a concert” in Jakara, but intelligence officials say there is no evidence yet linking Thursday’s attack to Isis.
17m ago06:23
No indication of Isis involvement - intelligence chief
There were no indications that Islamic State militants were behind a gun and bomb attack in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, on Thursday, the head of the national intelligence agency has told Reuters.
“This is definitely terrorism but there are no indications yet that it’s ISIS related,” said Sutiyoso.
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Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has just been on national TV saying the situation is under control, and is calling on people to remain calm.
Jokowi says: “The state, nation and people should not be afraid of, and lose to, such terror acts.More from Beh Lih Yi, who is near the Sarinah Mall, where it is believed up to six alleged attackers are still holed up.
One of the bodies outside the Sarinah Mall has been removed, and police are continuing to examine others at the scene, Beh Lih Yi reports.
New explosion reported near Starbucks cafe
An Associated Press reporter has heard an explosion from a cafe near the Starbucks that was attacked earlier. The explosion occurred after about 25 anti-terror squad police stormed the cafe.
There is no word on what happened to them, but after the explosion several other police and medical personnel in white overalls were seen running to the cafe.
Two ambulances also drove to the area, and were standing by.
Oliver Holmes
The US embassy in Jakarta has released this message urging its citizens to avoid specific areas in the centre of the Indonesian capital:
“This emergency message is being issued to advise all U.S. citizens to avoid the area around Sari Pan Pacific Hotel and Sarinah Plaza on Jalan Sudirman Thamrin, in downtown Jakarta. Preliminary reports indicate an explosion and gunfire has occurred in the general vicinity and situation continues to unfold.”
Indonesian president condemns attacks
Via AP:
Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, who is on a working visit in West Java town of Cirebon, has ordered security forces to hunt down the perpetrators and their network behind the attacks in Jakarta.
Jokowi says: “I have received reports some time ago about the explosion in Thamrin street Jakarta. We express condolence to those who became victims, but we all also condemn the attack that caused restless among the community.”
He says he has ordered the national police chief and the minister for political and security affairs to hunt down and capture the perpetrators and those in their network.
Jokowi says he was cutting short his visit and returning to the capital.
Police are still looking for gunmen who are believed to be holed up in the Cakrawala building on Jalan Thamrin street, also the site of the Starbucks cafe and UN headquarters.
The Jakarta Post reports that police were also seen entering the McDonald’s restaurant at the Sarinah building at around 12.15 pm, with gun shots still ringing out in the area.
Unconfirmed reports say 10 to 14 perpetrators involved
What we know so far
Events in Jakarta are ongoing and details are still murky, but here’s an overview.
At least six people have been killed in a series of attacks, including suicide bombings, in central Jakarta on Thursday. Anton Charliyan, a national police spokesman, said the death toll included three police officers and three civilians.
Multiple explosions have been reported, the first at around 10:30am local time near the crossroads of Thamrin Road and Wahid Haysim Street.
At least one of the blasts occurred near United Nations headquarters on Thamrin Road.
Three suicide bombers also reportedly struck a nearby Starbucks.
Up to 14 gunmen, some on motorbikes, some wielding grenades were involved in the attacks and around six are reportedly holed up inside the Skyline building on Thamrin Road. Tanks have beendeployed in the area.
Local media has also reported three explosions in Cikni, Silpi and Kuningan neighborhoods, near the Turkish and Pakistani embassies, but these are unconfirmed.
The Indonesian president, Joko Widodo, has condemned the attacks saying: “The state, nation and people should not be afraid of, and lose to, such terror acts.”
Nine suspected Islamic State terrorists were arrested in Decemberwith documents outlining a plan to “do a concert” in Jakara, but intelligence officials say there is no evidence yet linking Thursday’s attack to Isis.
17m ago06:23
No indication of Isis involvement - intelligence chief
There were no indications that Islamic State militants were behind a gun and bomb attack in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, on Thursday, the head of the national intelligence agency has told Reuters.
“This is definitely terrorism but there are no indications yet that it’s ISIS related,” said Sutiyoso.
FacebookTwitterGoogle plus
26m ago06:14
Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has just been on national TV saying the situation is under control, and is calling on people to remain calm.
Jokowi says: “The state, nation and people should not be afraid of, and lose to, such terror acts.More from Beh Lih Yi, who is near the Sarinah Mall, where it is believed up to six alleged attackers are still holed up.
One of the bodies outside the Sarinah Mall has been removed, and police are continuing to examine others at the scene, Beh Lih Yi reports.
New explosion reported near Starbucks cafe
An Associated Press reporter has heard an explosion from a cafe near the Starbucks that was attacked earlier. The explosion occurred after about 25 anti-terror squad police stormed the cafe.
There is no word on what happened to them, but after the explosion several other police and medical personnel in white overalls were seen running to the cafe.
Two ambulances also drove to the area, and were standing by.
Oliver Holmes
The US embassy in Jakarta has released this message urging its citizens to avoid specific areas in the centre of the Indonesian capital:
“This emergency message is being issued to advise all U.S. citizens to avoid the area around Sari Pan Pacific Hotel and Sarinah Plaza on Jalan Sudirman Thamrin, in downtown Jakarta. Preliminary reports indicate an explosion and gunfire has occurred in the general vicinity and situation continues to unfold.”
Indonesian president condemns attacks
Via AP:
Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, who is on a working visit in West Java town of Cirebon, has ordered security forces to hunt down the perpetrators and their network behind the attacks in Jakarta.
Jokowi says: “I have received reports some time ago about the explosion in Thamrin street Jakarta. We express condolence to those who became victims, but we all also condemn the attack that caused restless among the community.”
He says he has ordered the national police chief and the minister for political and security affairs to hunt down and capture the perpetrators and those in their network.
Jokowi says he was cutting short his visit and returning to the capital.
Police are still looking for gunmen who are believed to be holed up in the Cakrawala building on Jalan Thamrin street, also the site of the Starbucks cafe and UN headquarters.
The Jakarta Post reports that police were also seen entering the McDonald’s restaurant at the Sarinah building at around 12.15 pm, with gun shots still ringing out in the area.
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