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Patek, the bomb maker in the attack that killed 202 people, including 88 Australians, got a 5-month sentence reduction – meaning he could be released on parole.
The move could see Umar Patek released on parole soon.
PM Albanese says the potential release of Umar Patek jailed over the deadly 2002 blasts will ‘distress’ Australians
The sentence reduction means that Umar Patek could be freed on parole within days, just two months shy of the nightclub bombings' 20th anniversary.
What have authorities in indonesia have to say about it? well, we are hearing reports that indonesian authorities consider umar patek to be a model prisoner, and a bit of a poster boy, if you like, for the deradicalisation campaign that is under way in indonesia. the authorities there say that this man has been deradicalised, a good prisoner, with a good attitude, who has reaffirmed his commitment to the indonesian state. once upon a time, this man was one of the most wanted men in asia. he was arrested in pakistan a decade ago, sentenced to 20 years in prison. many australians will view this ...