Militant leader Abu Bakar Bashir has said he regrets his role in the 2002 Bali bombings, which killed 202 people. In an Indonesian TV station interview, Bashir said he had been misled by “evil forces” and regretted the loss of life. He also said he would not support any more attacks.
The Bali bombings were carried out by the militant group Jemaah Islamiyah (JI), of which Bashir was the spiritual leader. The attack was the deadliest terrorist incident in Indonesia’s history.
Ibrahim Matar, one of the masterminds behind the 2002 Bali bombings, has spoken out from his jail cell in Indonesia and expressed regret for his role in the terrorist attack. In an interview with Australian media, Matar said that he feels “ashamed” and “sorry” for what he did. Matar was arrested in 2003 and sentenced to death for his part in the bombings, which killed 202 people, including 88 Australians.
He is currently appealing his sentence. In the interview, Matar said that he now realizes that the bombing was “wrong” and that he would do things differently if given a chance. He also spoke about how remorseful he is for the loss of life and suffering caused by the attack.
It’s heartening to see someone who was once so full of hate and violence express regret for their actions. Hopefully, Matar’s words will reach other would-be terrorists and deter them from carrying out similar attacks.
What Motivated the Militant to Carry Out the Bali Bombing
The Bali bombing was a terrorist attack carried out on 12 October 2002 by the militant group Jemaah Islamiyah. The attack occurred at the popular tourist destination of Kuta Beach in Bali, Indonesia, and killed 202 people, including 88 Australians. Jemaah Islamiyah is a Sunni terrorist organization dedicated to establishing an Islamic state across Southeast Asia.
The group has been responsible for numerous terror attacks across Indonesia since its formation in the early 1990s. There is no single motivation for why Jemaah Islamiyah carried out the Bali Bombing. However, several reasons may have contributed to their decision to carry out this attack.
Firstly, Bali is a popular tourist destination for Westerners, particularly Australians. By attacking tourists in Bali, Jemaah Islamiyah would send a message of fear and terror to Westerners, who they see as enemies of Islam. Secondly, attacking Bali would also be seen as revenge for the Indonesian government’s crackdown on Islamist groups in the wake of the September 11th attacks in 2001.
The Indonesian government had arrested and jailed several members of Jemaah Islamiyah in the months leading up to the Bali bombing. Lastly, it’s possible that Jemaah Islamiyah chose to attack on 12 October because it was an important date for them – it marks “The Day of Ashura,” when Imam Hussein ibn Ali was martyred by Caliph Yazid I in 680 AD. This day is significant for Sunni Muslims (which Jemaah Islamiyah are) as it is seen as a reminder of how those who do not follow Allah’s path will ultimately be defeated.
How Does the Militant Feel About the Bombing Now
The militant, who wished to remain anonymous, said he felt both “satisfied” and “regretful” about the bombing. He said that he was glad they could hit their target and cause damage, but he regretted that innocent person were killed in the process. Overall, he said, he feels that the attack was successful and served its purpose.
How Many People were Killed in the Bali Bombing
There is no definitive answer to this question, as the death toll from the Bali bombings has never been officially confirmed. However, it is generally agreed that at least 202 people were killed in the attacks, with over 240 injured. Most of those killed were Indonesian citizens, although there were also victims from Australia, Britain, France, Japan, South Africa, and the United States.
Who was Responsible for the Bali Bombing
The Bali Bombing was a terrorist attack that occurred on October 12, 2002, in the town of Kuta on the Indonesian island of Bali. The attack killed 202 people, including 88 Australians, 38 Indonesians, and 26 other nationalities. The bombing was the deadliest terrorist attack in Indonesia’s history and the second-deadliest in the world (after the September 11 attacks).
No group has officially claimed responsibility for the bombing, but police have named radical Islamist cleric Abu Bakar Bashir the prime suspect. Bashir is accused of being the spiritual leader of Jemaah Islamiyah (JI), a regional Islamic militant group with links to al-Qaeda. JI has been blamed for several other terrorist attacks in Indonesia, including the 2003 Jakarta Marriott Hotel bombing and the 2004 Australian Embassy bombing.
Bashir has consistently denied involvement in the Bali Bombing or any other terrorist act. In 2005, he was sentenced to four years in prison for conspiracy over the Bali Bombing but was acquitted on appeal in 2006. He was arrested again in 2010 and sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for his role in funding and facilitating terror training camps in Aceh province.
Conclusion
Militant Islamic cleric, Abu Bakar Bashir, says he regrets the role he played in the 2002 Bali bombings, which killed 202 people, most of them foreign tourists. In an interview with Australian television station SBS, Bashir said he regretted “everything that happened” in the bombings and wished he could turn back time. Bashir has consistently denied direct involvement in the attacks but has been convicted of terrorism-related charges and is currently serving a 15-year jail sentence.
The Bali bombings were carried out by the militant group Jemaah Islamiyah (JI), of which Bashir was the spiritual leader. The attacks were one of the deadliest acts of terrorism and caused widespread panic and grief worldwide.