Indonesia releases Bali attacks bombmaker on parole

The move comes despite the opposition of Australia’s Prime Minister, who described Umar Patek as “abhorrent”.
Umar Patek (AP)
Umar Patek (AP)
Wed, 07 Dec, 2022 - 13:49
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A bombmaker in the 2002 Bali attacks that killed 202 people has been released from an Indonesian prison on parole after serving just half of his 20-year sentence.

The move comes despite the opposition of Australia’s Prime Minister, who described Umar Patek as “abhorrent”.

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