2005 Bali bombings

A series of bombings occurred on 1 October 2005 in Bali, Indonesia. Bombs exploded at two sites in Jimbaran Beach resort and in Kuta 30 km (19 mi) away, both in south Bali. The terrorist attack claimed the lives of 20 people and injured more than 100 others. The attack was known in Indonesia as the second Bali bombing or Bali bombing II (Indonesian: Bom Bali II) to distinguish it from the previous attack in 2002.

This article is about the 2005 bombings in Bali. For the 2002 attack, see 2002 Bali bombings.

2005 Bali bombings
Part of terrorism in Indonesia
Central Kuta, near the attack
LocationBali, Indonesia
Date1 October 2005 (2005-10-01)
6:50 p.m. – around 7:00 p.m. (UTC+8)
TargetMain square in central Kuta, warungs along the Jimbaran beach
Attack type
Suicide bombings, car bombings
Deaths23 (including 3 perpetrators)
Injured129
PerpetratorsJemaah Islamiyah
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