Govt warning of Xmas terror attacks


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Posted by beenthere on Tuesday, 13. December 2005 at 05:43 Bali Time:

Govt warns of Indonesian Christmas terror attacks
The Federal Government has reissued a travel advisory for Indonesia warning of attacks over the Christmas and New Year period.

"We continue to receive a stream of reporting indicating that terrorists are in the advanced stages of planning attacks against Western interests in Indonesia against a range of targets, including places frequented by foreigners," it says.

"Recent reports suggest that terrorists have been planning attacks against Westerners over the Christmas/New Year period.

"These attacks could be targeted at places where Westerners gather such as churches."

Travellers planning a trip to Indonesia, including Bali, are being urged to reconsider their plans.

The advisory warns that an extremist website has said foreigners could be targeted in Jakarta's Kuningan area, where the Australian embassy is located.



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