About twenty people have been arrested during investigations related to the terrorist bombing incident last month on the resort island of Bali. A police spokesman in Jakarta told reporters on Thursday that the latest arrests took place in Banten province, near western Jakarta. With these recent arrests, the number of those detained in connection with the Bali investigations has reached about twenty. It is reported that Imam Samudra and Amrozi, two of the main suspects, have confessed to their roles in the incident. Both are linked to the Jemaah Islamiyah group, which is a regional terrorist organization. In Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, three international schools reopened on Thursday after being closed for two weeks due to terrorist threats, amidst heavy security measures.
About twenty people have been arrested in connection with the Bali investigations - 2002-11-29
Approximately twenty individuals have been arrested in connection with the Bali bombing investigations, including key suspects Imam Samudra and Amrozi, who have confessed to their involvement. The arrests highlight ongoing concerns about terrorism in the region, prompting heightened security measures in Indonesia.
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About twenty people arrested in connection with Bali terrorist bombing investigations.
- Indonesian police arrest about twenty people
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The arrests signify a significant step in addressing terrorism in the region.
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