Two months after the Paris explosions of November 13, it appears that terrorism has struck again, this time in Indonesia's capital, Jakarta where moments ago, at least six bomb explosions, gunfire and casualties were reported, with at least one of the explosions taking place near the local UN office.
ANTARA NEWS REPORTS SIX EXPLOSIONS IN CENTRAL JAKARTA
JAKARTA POLICE SUSPECTS BOMB AT TRAFFIC POLICE POST: METRO TV
JAKARTA POLICE, GUNMEN CONTINUES SHOOTING: METRO TV
BREAKING: Massive explosion rocks central Jakarta, with at least 1 person dead; Gunshots heard.
— The Associated Press (@AP) January 14, 2016
What we hear so far. Unconfirmed reports: 1. Multiple IEDs activated. 2. Active shooters present. 3. One (or more) KIA #JakartaBlast
— Ruli Harahap (@ruliharahap) January 14, 2016
#INDONESIA'S NATIONAL POLICE SPOKESMAN SAYS CENTRAL #JAKARTA #EXPLOSIONS SUSPECTED TO HAVE BEEN CARRIED OUT BY #SUICIDE BOMBER @Reuters
— Global Markets Forum (@ReutersGMF) January 14, 2016
@TMCPoldaMetro Suasana TKP sesaat setelah bom meledak di sebuah kafe di Jakarta Pusat. pic.twitter.com/UbPb448X2s
— Ramdans Muhammad (@Rockramdans) January 14, 2016
Serious exchange of fire in downtown #Jakarta. Didn't experience this in 3.5 years in #Pakistan
— Jeremy Douglas (@jdouglasSEA) January 14, 2016
Police now backing-up & security announcement to stay away from windows, & telling folks to retreat from lobby
— Jeremy Douglas (@jdouglasSEA) January 14, 2016
Korban ledakan bom di Sarinah, Thamrin. Apakah mereka pelakunya? pic.twitter.com/YXSxWgkz2A
— Pujiono JS™ (@PujionoJS) January 14, 2016
And folks in office saying think it is a #Paris type #foreignfigthers #ISIS supporters attack. Given 500 in #Syria wouldn't be huge surprise
— Jeremy Douglas (@jdouglasSEA) January 14, 2016
As of this moment, the explosions appear to be yet another suicide bomber-driven terrorist attack, and we suspect it is only a matter of time before ISIS takes credit.
The local stocks have reacted dramatically:
A live feed of the event is available below:
Livestream @KompasTV on Jakarta, #Indonesia blast: https://t.co/Ccq8194Nfn pic.twitter.com/nxnhEnak1L
— Steve Herman (@W7VOA) January 14, 2016