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Bali bomber released on parole

Indonesia Bali Bomber Released

Convicted Muslim militant Umar Patek Source: AAP / Firdia Lisnawati

A man convicted of making the bombs used in the 2002 Bali terrorist attacks, has been released just over halfway through his prison sentence. Umar Patek was released on parole after serving just over ten years of his 20-year prison sentence



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