18 Nov 2019 | 06:44 PM UTC
Indonesia: Security forces kill two suspected militants in North Sumatra raid November 16 /update 2
Security forces raid Jamaah Ansharut Daulah (JAD) cell in North Sumatra province on November 16, killing at least two militants; similar security operations to be expected over the near term
Event
Security forces reportedly killed two Jamaah Ansharut Daulah (JAD) militants and arrested more than a dozen others in a raid in North Sumatra province on Saturday, November 16. According to officials, the militants were implicated in a suicide bombing attack that occurred in Medan (North Sumatra province) on Wednesday, November 13. At least six people were wounded in Wednesday's attack. JAD was designated a terrorist organization by Indonesian authorities in 2018.
Similar counterterrorism raids are to be expected in Indonesia over the near term.
Advice
Individuals in Indonesia are advised to monitor developments, adhere to instructions issued by local authorities and their home governments, report suspicious behavior and objects to the authorities, remain vigilant when visiting areas susceptible to terror activity, and anticipate similar security operations over the near term.
