From the Times Hub (Sep 17, 2021): Get to know ‘JI’ and ‘JAD’ terror networks in ASEAN (By Natasha Kumar)
September 12, 2021, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan Ordered the Japanese embassy in Southeast Asian countries, including Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Myanmar and Thailand, to issue notices warning Japanese residents of suicide bombings. Attacks in crowded places such as restaurants, hotels, public transport, markets, tourist attractions, and religious sites, asking Japanese nationals to Avoid crowded areas.If something really unforeseen happens and a bomb or suicide bombing in any city. The group that will be targeted in the first place is definitely JI and JAD.
Thairath Plus would like to invite you to get to know the two terrorist groups. where it came from What kind of political ideas do you have? Where have you been involved in serious crimes before? And how is it related to al-Qaeda and IS that are famous in the Arab world?
Jemah Islamiyah (Jemaah Islamiyah), or what most people call ‘JI’ mean The ‘Islamic Community’ was established on January 1, 1993 by Abdullah Sungkar and Abu Bakar Ba’asyir in Malaysia. with the idea of forming a group to build on from the radical Islamic group in Indonesia
JI is listed as an armed terrorist group linked to al-Qaida group (AI-Qaida) responsible for a mass bombing in the center of the Bali, Indonesia, October 12, 2002 tourism district. It left 202 dead and 209 injured.
After the massive explosion in Bali The JI group continues to detonate several bombs. government office Many Western embassies and large hotels with many foreign tourists staying in 2003 until 213 deaths.
Foreign news agencies reported the same. The group’s leader at that time was Nurjaman Riduan Isamuddin, nicknamed ‘Hambali’, or some call it ‘Bin Laden of Southeast Asia’, who had a relationship. Close to Osama bin Laden and was formerly the head of the Al-Qaeda sub-group. It will take care of the base in Southeast Asia.
Their ultimate goal is according to the group name. is an attempt to build an Islamic community in Southeast Asia. especially Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines.
Jemaah Ansharut Daulah (Jamaat Ansharut Daulah) ‘JAD’ Founded in 2015, it is based in Indonesia. Linked to more than 20 other armed groups in the country. Most of them have Islamic State, or ‘IS’ as a model, headed by Aman Abdurrahman.
In January 2016, JAD used a suicide bomb in the middle of a shopping mall in Jakarta. This resulted in two deaths and 25 injuries. In May 2017, two more attacks on communal areas in Jakarta were carried out using the same methods. Until 3 policemen died before May 2018 another suicide bombing in Surabaya. This resulted in 40 injuries and at least 13 deaths.
It is also confirmed that JAD is involved in the Jolo Cathedral bombing. Philippines, on January 27, 2019, there were 102 injuries and 20 deaths, so it can be confirmed that the JAD group Good relationship with Moro Islamic Liberation Front trying to divide the southern Philippines
In 2017, the US Department of State JAD registered as a terrorist organization Before the United Nations Security Council JAD’s name will be added to the list of terrorist organizations on March 4, 2020.
July 31, 2018, Jakarta District Court There is a verdict of Case No. 809 / Pid.Sus / 2018 / PN JKT.SEL. break the law of the organization have violent behavior join foreign terrorist groups All members and organizers can be arrested.
Terrorist Incidents and Suppression in ASEAN
After several terrorist incidents Especially the bombs and suicide bombings caused by JI and JAD groups. Finally, Riduan Isamuddin, the leader of the JI group. Arrested in Ayutthaya, Thailand, in mid 2003. In 2006 he was taken to Guantanamo Bay Prison, Cuba, and Indonesia declared JI an illegal organization in 2008.
during detention No one charged more. no investigation no trial It was as if the prison had forgotten Isamuddin for many years. Until January 2021, the US government, led by Joe Biden, has begun to open up a lawsuit. Because he was involved in the sabotage of September 11, 2001, the Isamuddin. There seems to be a lawsuit as well. because he claimed that during his detention been tortured by the US military
Even high-ranking members were arrested and imprisoned. But the propagation of radical Muslim ideas continues. seen from an incident in Singapore In September 2019, Singapore police arrested a female Indonesian worker who had donated money to support IS. after watching online media such as videos of suicide bombings and head clip
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement. three workers Donate money to foreign entities that support terrorism Support activities of IS and JAD They will be detained under Singapore’s internal security law. which allows detention without trial for a maximum of 2 years
In early August 2021, Indonesia faces roughly equal time turmoil in 11 provinces. There are explosions in various places. It is expected that this is the work of the JI and JAD groups. causing the government to expedite the eradication of Because it was reported that Several high-ranking members of JI Battle of Afghanistan traveling together to Indonesia to mobilize more members and train new members
Much of Indonesia’s anti-terrorism work is done by An elite Special Forces Counter Terrorist Densus 88 (Densus 88) under the Indonesian National Police. supported by the US government and Australia Keep a close eye on the direction of the terrorist group.
On August 19, 2021, the AP news agency reported that Densus 88 has arrested 53 members of the terror group, most of them JI and some of them JAD. and a link to the results of his arrest in March. Able to arrest Usman bin Saf, nicknamed ‘Fahim’, one of the high-ranking leaders of JI.
Massive arrest of terrorist group members in Indonesia It was caused by the Indonesian security and intelligence agencies. Decided to upgrade measures to prevent terrorist groups After the case of the Taliban occupying Kabul and forming a new Afghan government
The Taliban may not be directly related to ASEAN countries. But reports from various intelligence agencies confirm that. The Taliban has long had close ties with al-Qaeda militants. and the JI group is one of Al Qaeda. Therefore, surveillance must be enhanced to prevent further shocks.
On September 13, there was another movement in Indonesia, the South China Morining Post (SCMP) website reported that the National Police Agency. Four more suspects have been arrested, one of whom is Abu Rusdan, 61, who is closely linked to the JI group at a press briefing. and had been arrested and imprisoned for Provides assistance and shelter to Ali Ghufron, the man behind the 2002 Bali suicide bombing that left 202 dead and 209 injured.
Police Colonel Krishna Pattanacharoen, Deputy Spokesman of the Royal Thai Police Press release on the case that It’s a notification around a circle. There is no indication that there will be terrorism. But for the sake of negligence, it has ordered the relevant agencies to monitor and investigate the news, as well as to increase the measures to take care of the safety of people and important places. Increasing the intensity of the inspection of persons entering and leaving the country of the people who have a surveillance list. and coordinate information with member countries of Interpol by the National Police Office Ask people not to worry and live a normal life.
If you see any clues or related information can report to the Call Center, the Royal Thai Police Telephone number 191 or 1599 available 24 hours a day.
The story went silent for about three to four days until the morning of September 16, the Japanese warning was spurred by so many Twitter users that the hashtag #kamikazeterrorism. Stay up to date with popular trends for hours. The majority of the voters were skeptical. Thai government and Thai media Has the issue been presented as it should be? state action Is it called being too calm? There are also some mentions of JI and JAD groups. There have been many speculations as to whether these groups will be potential perpetrators as the Japanese government has warned or not.
The public’s voice on the issue split into two. The first side was the group that panicked and didn’t want the matter to go silent. I want both the government and the people Be more careful during this period. The other group was people who did not pay attention to the warnings of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. to interact with the first group of people not to hit themselves before the fever Amid the intermittent sound of warnings that, although nothing had happened yet Or the rate of violence is very low, but in the past, warnings like this have saved many lives.
Thairath Online Contacted Dr. Bundit Araman, Institute of Asian Studies Chulalongkorn University To inquire about such issues, the answer was that Japan has a national intelligence agency. Issues to warn against terrorism in ASEAN It is something that should not be underestimated. Because this month is a remembrance of 9/11 and the situation of COVID-19. in Southeast Asia is recovering. Therefore, there is a possibility that IS groups or groups will return to identify or display a symbol connected to the 9/11 incident
“You should be careful if you’re not careful and it actually happens. the intelligence agency have to take responsibility because it worsens the economy And how will Thailand open the country? The more the consequences follow.”
“In Thailand Even if they are not in direct conflict with the situation of terrorism. in showing a very suppressive role and is not highly affected but don’t underestimate the philippines There is a group of Abu Sayyaf. and Indonesia There is an Islamic militant group in Aceh. including in Malaysia all of which are linked to IS. should be more careful As long as the conflict in the world does not stop And this extreme ideology still exists.”
“Although no terrorist group has clearly shown itself yet, but should not be underestimated Regardless of the group, Al Qaeda, ISK, a sub-network of IS active in Afghanistan. considered a transnational disaster Disasters damage the world community. I think that Thailand will keep a certain level of vigilance. and have adequate information Like many ASEAN countries”
As of yet, the Japanese government has not given any further information on what intelligence agencies have received. What factors or reasons are expected to cause suicide bombings? Is it related to a terrorist group based in Southeast Asia? and just know Consulate of Japan informs Japanese people in many countries both in Southeast Asia and South Asia Because only received intelligence about the possibility of terrorism happening.
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