Bali

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Bali bomb maker release a 'difficult day' (South Coast Register)

The Australian government is seeking assurances from its Indonesian counterparts that a man convicted of making the bombs used in the 2002 Bali terrorist ...

to ensure all the ... "Now we are dealing with the ramifications together, understanding and respecting that Indonesia has their own legal system ... "Through our embassies and consulates the Australian government makes all the necessary representations ... For him to be let out is laughable," Hughes told the ABC on Thursday. But Mr Bowen said the government would continue to advocate for the Indonesian government to monitor Patek. He told ABC radio the government had advocated against Patek's early release and would urge the Indonesian government to ensure he had "constant surveillance" while on parole.

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Bali terrorist freed from prison (Bay 93.9)

An Indonesian terrorist who admitted to building the bombs that ripped through two Bali nightclubs, killing 202 people, has walked free after serving just ...

Three of Patek's fellow bombers Amrozi bin Nurhasyim, Imam Samudra and Huda bin Abdul Haq were executed by firing squad in 2008. Patek, 55, was originally sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in the cowardly attacks. Umar Patek admitted during his trial to mixing the chemicals that went into the devices used in the 2002 attacks.

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