Religious minorities in Indonesia, especially Christians, have been repeatedly targeted by militants. The family had returned to Indonesia from Syria, where until recently the Islamic State (IS) group controlled significant territory, Karnavian said. A witness described the woman’s attack at the Diponegoro church, saying she was carrying two bags when she arrived. Mangera said three unexploded homemade bombs, two at the Pantekosta church and one at the Diponegoro church, were detonated by a bomb squad. “My thoughts are with all those affected by the attacks in France and Indonesia today.

Source: Taipei Times May 13, 2018 15:56 UTC