Thursday, May 27, 2004

Al-Qaeda to strike in Indonesia?

Since "regime change" seems to be Al-Qaeda's favored plan of attack lately, (see here) is an attack in Indonesia on the cards?

From Antara

Jakarta, May 26 (ANTARA) - Thousands of Moslem clerics gathered for a grand prayer service at the As-Shidiqiyah boarding school in Batu Ceper, Tangerang, on Wednesday to show support for Megawati Soekarnoputri and Hasyim Muzadi who will run for the presidency and vice presidency in the election on July 5.

And what about the opposition?

From The BBC

As Indonesians prepare for their first direct presidential election on 5 July, the latest opinion polls suggest a retired general is the frontrunner.

Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, also known by his initials SBY, is drawing support from his image as a man of integrity, a strong communicator and firm leader in times of crisis.

Mr Yudhoyono is probably best known internationally for his leading role in Indonesia's fight against terrorism in the wake of the Bali bombing in 2002.

His speech on the anniversary of the attack was seen as one of the strongest delivered by any Indonesian leader on an issue which is still politically sensitive.


This might be an opprotunity that Al-Qaeda cannot pass up.

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