Australia warns of Xmas attacks in Indonesia

CANBERRA, Dec 12 (Reuters):

Australia warned of possible terrorist attacks in Indonesia over the Christmas-New Year period, saying on Monday it had received reports militants were in the advanced stages of planning attacks against Western targets.

The new advisory issued by Australia came after Jakarta police said last week they would boost security in the capital ahead of Christmas to avoid a repeat past terrorist attacks during the holiday season.

"We continue to receive a stream of reporting indicating that terrorists are in the advanced stages of planning attacks against Western interests in Indonesia," Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs said on its travel Web site Smartraveller.gov.au.

Posted on 12 December 2005 @ 13:25