Bomb in Jakarta

davita

Breaking news that a bomb blast has occurred near Sarinah store on Jl Thamrin....not far from Jaya Pub (most expats have been to Jaya Pub). reported that 2 dead and the area is sealed as lots of gunfire heard. Edit: update says there are 4 dead and 7 explosions were from grenades not bombs. The perpretators are being hounded throughout the mall area. update is 6 dead.

spicyayam

CNN is reporting 4 people killed

balibule

4 people dead and very soon we will have new or increased travel warnings again for entire Indonesia. 130 people dead in Paris and people just keep going.

geedee

Lots of police activity in the south. Think they heading to airport to provide extra security. Even 2 armoured cars

sakumabali

I read somewhere that an eye witness mentioned 3 suicide bombers went into a starbucks and explode themselves :((((( hard to believe that it's "just" 4-6 victims?

balibule

4 people dead and very soon we will have new or increased travel warnings again for entire Indonesia. 130 people dead in Paris and people just keep going.

https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/30573988/australia-raises-indonesian-travel-alert-after-jakarta-bombing/ The terrorist attack in Jakarta has prompted the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to update its travel advice to Indonesia. “We advise you to exercise a high degree of caution in Indonesia, including Bali,” said the statement on the Smart Traveller website. Australians should avoid the affected area, limit their movements and follow the instructions of local authorities.