BOGOR, Indonesia - Indonesia released from prison on Friday Islamic cleric Abu Bakar Bashir, as authorities said the suspected mastermind of the 2002 Bali bombings would enter a deradicalisation programme amid concerns over his continued influence in extremist circles. Bashir was picked up by his family and was being driven to his home in central Java, said a spokeswoman for.
Indonesian cleric linked to 2002 Bali bombings walks free after 10 years in jail Reuters 1/7/2021
By Budi Satriawan
SUKOHARJO, Indonesia (Reuters) -Indonesian Islamic cleric Abu Bakar Bashir, the suspected mastermind of the 2002 Bali bombings that killed 202 people, walked free from prison on Friday after serving 10 years for setting up a militant training camp.
Bashir, 82, who was never convicted of a direct role in the bombings, would enter a deradicalisation programme amid concerns over his continued influence in extremist circles, authorities said.