Tag Archives: INDONESIA

Three Nigerians arrested in Indonesia for alleged drug smuggling could face death penalty

Indonesian authorities on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, said they have arrested four foreigners including three Nigerians for allegedly trying to smuggle drugs into the country. The Nigerian nationals were arrested separately between January and March at Soekarno-Hatta international airport in Jakarta and several apartments in the capital, police spokesperson Trunoyudo …

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Indonesia Landslide Kills 15 with dozens feared missing

At least 15 people were killed and dozens feared missing after torrential rains and landslides battered one of Indonesia’s outermost islands, the country’s disaster officials have said.   Pictures provided by the national disaster mitigation agency (BNPB) on Monday March 6 showed mud and debris from the landslides had inundated …

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Video of the stadium crush that led to the death of 174 people in Indonesia

BBC reported earlier today the death of at least 174 people in a crush at an Indonesian football match that has become one of the world’s worst stadium disasters. According to BBC report, about 180 were also hurt in aftermath of home team Arema FC’s loss to bitter rivals at …

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174 people die in Indonesia stadium disaster

At least 174 people have died following a clash at an Indonesian football match in one of the world’s worst ever stadium disasters, theathletic.com has reported. The unfortunate incident occurred during a stampede at the stadium where Arema FC lost 3-2 to rivals Persebaya Surabaya in East Java. Angry supporters …

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PHOTOS: Massive Fire Rages At Indonesia Oil Refinery

Firefighters in Indonesia are working to put out a massive fire that has broken out at one of the country’s largest oil refineries. The fire broke out at the Balongan refinery, run by state oil firm Pertamina, at 00:45 local time on Monday (17:45 GMT Sunday). At least five people …

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