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PROSECUTORS have demanded a life sentence for an alleged terrorist accused of murder over the Bali bombings. Umar Patek is the last high-profile member of the group responsible for the 2002 Bali bombings to face justice. The 45-year-old, also known as the ...  

A suspected bombmaker dubbed "Demolition Man", arrested in the Pakistani town where Osama bin Laden was killed, is to testify Monday on his role in Indonesia's deadliest attacks -- the 2002 Bali bombings.Umar Patek, 45, is accused of assembling bombs in the attacks on two nightclubs in Bali on October 12, 2002 -- which killed 202 people, including 88 Australians -- and on churches in Jakarta on Christmas Eve in 2000.  

Speaking Freely is an Asia Times Online feature that allows guest writers to have their say. Please click here if you are interested in contributing. As Hisyam Alizein, alias Umar Patek and a cadre of the Southeast Asian terror network Jemaah Islamiah (JI ...  

Umar Patek, a leading member of the Al-Qaeda-linked network Jemaah Islamiyah, is standing trial in Jakarta on terrorism charges in connection with the 2002 attack which killed 202 people.  

His voice trembling, the militant accused of building bombs for the 2002 Bali nightclub attacks apologized Monday for the first time to the victims and their families.Umar Patek, a leading member of the al-Qaida-linked network Jemaah Islamiyah, was emotional as he testified at his trial in the capital, Jakarta, that he'd been against the bombings that killed 202 people from the start.He said he had been afraid, however, to challenge more...  

Jakarta GlobeTop Court Rejects Bashir's Repeal CallJakarta GlobeConvicted terrorist Abu Bakar Bashir riding in a wheelchair as he is escorted by his lawyers and police officers to undergo cataract surgery at Aini eye hospital in Jakarta in this file photo. (EPA Photo) JG; how about an investigation on who pays his ...  

Yahoo!7 NewsPatek key to Bali bombings, FBI agent saysSydney Morning HeraldAn FBI agent says there is clear evidence terrorism suspect Umar Patek played a key role in constructing the explosive devices used in the 2002 Bali bombings and he must have known they would kill scores of people. Patek, also known as the "Demolition ...Patek in Pakistan to meet bin Laden: FBISBSAlleged Bali bomber 'planned to kill US troops'ABC OnlinePatek wanted to...  

A suspected bomb-maker arrested in the Pakistani town where Osama bin Laden was killed, is to testify on his role in the 2002 Bali bombings in Indonesia. Umar Patek is accused of assembling bombs in the attacks on two nightclubs in Bali on October 12, 2002.  

Alleged terrorist Umar Patek has told a court he knew Westerners were to be targeted in the 2002 Bali bombings. But Umar Patek, who could face the death penalty if convicted over his alleged role in the bombings which killed 202 people, including 88 ...  

The terror suspect accused of building the explosive devices used in the 2002 Bali bombings has told a court he knew Westerners were to be targeted in the deadly plot. But Umar Patek, who could face the death penalty if convicted over his alleged role in ...  

JAKARTA, May 8 (UPI) -- A man accused of involvement in the deadly Bali bombings and who waged jihad for more than a decade has asked forgiveness in an Indonesian court. Umar Patek, who faces the death penalty if convicted, told judges his role ...  

An Australian government travel warning for parts of Indonesia is being downgraded to category 2 level for the first time since the 2002 Bali bombings. The warning will remove the advice to "reconsider the need to travel" and will now emphasise the need to ...  

NEWS.com.auPatek 'wanted to meet bin Laden'NEWS.com.auPatek, who could face a firing squad if convicted of mass premeditated murder over the 2002 Bali bombings that killed 202 people, including 88 Australians, has previously denied that he went to Pakistan to meet the al-Qaida leader.Alleged Bali Bomber Patek Knew 'Many People Were Going to Die': FBIJakarta Globe'Bali bomber' aimed to kill US troops, meet bin Laden: FBIAFPall 62 news articles »  

Indonesian terror suspect Umar Patek (C) apologizes to victims of the Bali bombings in 2002 and church attacks in 2000, after a hearing at the West Jakarta court on May. JAKARTA: The bombmaker accused of masterminding the Bali attacks that ...  

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