Interview: Santoso’s Death and the Future of ISIS in Indonesia
CURA Director Robert W. Hefner was interviewed on July 19th on live television on Singapore’s Channel News Asia. The program, called “First Look Asia”, focused on the killing of Santoso (real name Abu Wardah), the most-wanted terrorist in Indonesia, who died in an anti-terrorist raid. Hefner addressed questions around whether Santoso’s death represents a turning point in the fight against terrorism and ISIS in Indonesia. Hefner suggests the event was a testimony to the skill and professionalism of the Indonesian police and anti-terror units, but said that, unfortunately, the war against ISIS still had a very long way to go.
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