Indonesia is considering bringing home Riduan Isamuddin (Hambali), a high-profile al Qaeda-linked detainee held at Guantanamo Bay since 2006, accused of involvement in deadly attacks, including the 2002 Bali bombings.
Indonesia is exploring the possibility of repatriating Riduan Isamuddin, also known as Hambali , a high-profile detainee linked to al Qaeda and held at Guantanamo Bay since 2006. Hambali is accused of playing a role in some of Indonesia 's most devastating attacks, including the 2002 bombings on the Indonesia n resort island of Bali, which claimed the lives of over 200 people, mostly foreigners. He is also suspected of involvement in the 2003 Jakarta Marriott Hotel bombing.
Former US President George W. Bush labeled Hambali as 'one of the world's most lethal terrorists.'According to Indonesia's state news agency Antara, Senior Minister for Law and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra stated that the statute of limitations on Indonesia's legal cases against Hambali has expired. Despite his alleged crimes, Yusril emphasized that Hambali remains an Indonesian citizen and that the country has a responsibility towards him. Indonesia previously sought access to question Hambali but was denied contact. It remains unclear whether Hambali has admitted to or denied involvement in the September 11 attacks, the Bali bombings, or the Jakarta Marriott Hotel bombing.Hambali's potential repatriation is subject to discussions with the US government. Indonesia's state news agency reported that Yusril stated Indonesia would engage in talks with the US regarding Hambali's return. The US embassy in Jakarta has not yet responded to requests for comment. This development comes after the US repatriated two Malaysian detainees from Guantanamo Bay last year who had pleaded guilty to charges, including murder, in violation of war laws
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