September 2003
Upcoming Northeast Asia Summit and Conditional Participation of Burma - 2003-09-28
The military government of Burma is facing international criticism ahead of the Northeast Asia Summit due to its treatment of opposition leader Aung San Suu…
Statements by the President of Indonesia at the United Nations General Assembly - 2003-09-24
In her speech at the UN, Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri criticized the Iraq war for exacerbating issues in the region and called for fairer treatment…
Brother of Suspected Terrorist Arrested in Karachi
Rizwan Gunawan, the brother of suspected terrorist Hambali, was arrested in Karachi along with 14 others. Hambali is an alleged Al-Qaeda operative linked to major…
Arrest of Al-Qaeda Liaison's Brother in Southeast Asia - 2003-09-22
Rizwan Gunawan, a student suspected of ties to Al-Qaeda, was arrested in Karachi during a police raid. He is the brother of Hambali, a key…
Former Indonesian Foreign Minister Arrives in Yangon for Talks with Myanmar's Military Rulers
Former Indonesian Foreign Minister Ali Alatas has arrived in Myanmar to advocate for the release of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. His visit is…
Indonesian Army Commander: Army has been somewhat successful in breaking the Aceh rebellion
The Indonesian army has reported some success in its four-month campaign against a separatist rebellion in Aceh, although military operations may continue longer than initially…
Colin Powell, U.S. Secretary of State, Meets with Indonesian Security Minister - 2003-09-19
Colin Powell met with Indonesia's Security Minister to commend the country's anti-terrorism efforts, especially regarding the Bali bombing investigation. The meeting comes amid concerns over…
4,000 Soldiers and Police to Protect Southeast Asian Leaders
Indonesia is mobilizing over 4,000 security personnel to ensure the safety of Southeast Asian leaders during an upcoming summit in Bali. This decision follows a…
Indonesian Police Arrest 13 Suspects in Nationwide Bombing Wave - 2003-09-16
Indonesian police have arrested 13 suspects linked to a series of bombings, based on information from those involved in the Marriott Hotel bombing. An appeals…
Emergency Status Lifted in Maluku Islands
Indonesia has lifted the emergency status in the Maluku Islands, which had been in place for three years due to religious violence that resulted in…
Imam Samudra Sentenced to Death
Imam Samudra has been sentenced to death by an Indonesian court for his involvement in the Bali nightclub bombing that killed 202 people. He claims…
Court Ruling for One of the Defendants in the Bali Bombing
An Indonesian court has sentenced Samudra to death for his role in the Bali nightclub bombing that killed 202 people. He received military training in…
Thailand: The Country Will Be Completely Safe for the Gathering of 21 World Leaders Next Month
Thailand is preparing for the upcoming gathering of 21 world leaders, including President Bush, ensuring heightened security measures in the capital. This follows recent terrorist…
The U.S. Freezes Assets of 10 Members of the Jamaah Islamiyah Group - 2003-09-05
The U.S. has frozen the assets of 10 suspected members of Jamaah Islamiyah due to their alleged connections with al-Qaeda. This action is part of…
Mixed Reactions to Abu Bakar Bashir's Four-Year Prison Sentence
Abu Bakar Bashir was sentenced to four years in prison for treason, which sparked mixed reactions. Supporters were pleased with the lighter sentence compared to…
Indonesian Court to Issue Verdict on Abu Bakar Bashir Today - 2003-09-02
An Indonesian court is expected to deliver its verdict on Abu Bakar Bashir, a key figure in regional terrorism linked to al-Qaeda. He faces serious…