Historical Events tagged with "marriott hotel"

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Crime & Law

Car Bombing Outside Marriott Hotel in Jakarta

August 5th, 2003 21 years ago

A car bomb exploded outside the Marriott Hotel in Jakarta, Indonesia, resulting in the death of 12 individuals and injuring approximately 150 others. The explosion occurred in a bustling area, which was busy with people at the time, causing widespread panic and chaos. Emergency services quickly responded to the scene to treat the injured and investigate the attack. The bombing was believed to be linked to ongoing tensions and threats posed by extremist groups in the region, raising concerns about security in Indonesia.

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