At least six bombs have exploded in the heart of Indonesia’s capital city of Jakarta leaving 17 people, including five attackers, dead. The explosions, which struck near the United Nation’s Information Center in Indonesia, were accompanied by reports of gunfire at a Starbucks and Sarinah Plaza mall. Among those killed are seven civilians, five policemen, and five attackers. Apparent #suicidebomber literally 100m from the office and my hotel. Now gunfire — Jeremy Douglas (@jdouglasSEA) 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 Now 4th bomb and gunfight — Jeremy Douglas (@jdouglasSEA) January 14, 2016 11.15: Kondisi Pasca Ledakan di Pospol Sarinah Thamrin Jakpus. pic.twitter.com/iYmbJdlne5 — Radio Elshinta (@RadioElshinta) January 14, 2016 It remains unclear how many people have been killed. However, ABC’s Indonesia Correspondent tweeted that he could see at least two bodies while AFP reported at least three dead. Photographs meanwhile appear to show dead bodies near a police post on a main road. Others show damage near a McDonald’s and a Starbucks Coffee shop. Video shared by @robetbet appears to show at least…
Multiple Explosions Strike Capital of Indonesia Near U.N. Office
January 14, 2016
