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East Indonesia Mujahideen

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Not to be confused with Laskar Jihad.

The East Indonesia Mujahideen (Indonesian: Mujahidin Indonesia Timur; abbreviated MIT) was an Islamist militant group operating out of Poso, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. The group was led by Abu Wardah (also known as Santoso) until he was killed by Indonesian police on 18 July 2016.[8] After the death of Santoso, the group was led by Ali Kalora until he was killed on 18 September 2021.[9] The group has pledged allegiance to the Islamic State.[8]

East Indonesia Mujahideen
Mujahidin Indonesia Timur
LeadersAli Kalora †
Abu Wardah (Santoso) †
Daeng Koro †
Muhammad Basri (POW)
Dates of operation2010–2022
HeadquartersPoso, Indonesia
Active regionsSulawesi
IdeologyIslamism
Islamic fundamentalism
Salafi Jihadism
Wahhabism
Size41+[1][2][3]
18 (July 2016)[4]
0 (29 September 2022)[5]
Part of Islamic State
Allies Abu Sayyaf
Opponents Indonesia
 Turkey
 China
 Philippines
 United States
Battles and warsOperation Madago Raya (2016–2022)
Designated as a terrorist group by Indonesia[6]
 Malaysia[7]
 United Kingdom
 United States
 South Korea
 China
 UN
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MIT was proscribed by the United Nations Security Council under the Al-Qaeda Sanctions Committee on 29 September 2015.[10] The U.S. Department of State has designated MIT as a terrorist organisation.[11]

MIT has largely carried out its operations within Sulawesi but has threatened to attack targets across Indonesia.[12] The group's operations have typically avoided operations that would cause civilian casualties, but was reportedly involved in clashes between Muslims and Christians in Maluku province between 1999 and 2002.[13]

History

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The group was founded in 2010 by Santoso in Central Sulawesi area. The group was closely affiliated with West Indonesia Mujahideen that is led by Abu Roban. Abu Roban was later killed in 2013 during a police raid in Central Java.[14]

In 2012, Santoso was chosen to be the leader of the group. Santoso was killed by Indonesian forces in 2016.[15] His successor, Ali Kalora, was killed on 18 September 2021 alongside another militant by Indonesian security personnel in a forest near the village of Astina, located in the Parigi Moutong Regency of Central Sulawesi.[16]

On 29 September 2022 last member of East Indonesia Mujahideen is killed by Detachment 88. Even though all of its members have been killed or arrested, the Madago Raya operation will continue so that similar organizations are not formed again.[17] As of 2023, the group is defunct.[18]

Actions and attacks

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2012

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The group gained their notoriety and fame after kidnapping, and later killing, two police officers in October 2012. Both police officers were kidnapped and then killed when they were scouting the area for probable terrorist activities. Both of the bodies were found by Indonesian Army search parties that were sent out after both officers were unable to be contacted.[19] During the search operations, Santoso taunted Indonesian military and law enforcement to "fight him like a man" and to "stop looking good on television". The group was known to have prepared traps for Indonesian military search parties. Despite the action of the MIT and the death of the police officers, Indonesian search and rescue attempts were able to corner MIT multiple times.[20]

On 24 October, the group attacked a police kiosk on Poso, Central Sulawesi, injuring four people; two police officers and two civilians.[21]

2014

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One of the perpetrators in the killing of the police officers in 2012 is arrested at Mamasa, West Sulawesi, by Densus 88.[22] During the year, the group allegedly shot at a police station.[23] The police also stated that MIT have participated in the abductions and killings of civilians,[24] some of the killing is allegedly done because the civilian is acting as informant for the security forces.[25]

2015

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During 2015, the terrorist group conduct attacks on Christians,[26] and also involved in shootouts with Indonesian police. One Indonesian soldier and one police officer is killed during the year.[27][28]

2016

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One Indonesian police officer is killed by MIT during a shootout at Poso, while the two of the terrorists are killed. Indonesian police stated that the terrorist group is operating on a difficult terrain at Pegunungan Biru. Indonesian police claimed that during their operation in 2016 28 members of the terrorist group has been arrested.[29]

2020

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After years of inactivity, the terrorist group struck again in November 2020, killing a Christian family, burning a Christian church, and also set fire to 6 homes.[30] Days after the attack, Indonesian National Police claimed that during the year Detachment 88 have arrested 32 alleged terrorists from East Indonesia Mujahideen.[31]

2021

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On May 11, 2021, four farmers were killed by the group in the Napu Valley, Kalimango Village, East Lore Subdistrict, Poso District. The attack was said to be a revenge for the killing of two members of the group, including Santoso's son, two months prior.[32]

Foreign assistance

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Uyghurs

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Turkish passports were used by Uyghurs who were seeking to contact Mujahidin Indonesia Timor.[33]

ISIS/ISIL aligned Uyghurs have been traveling to Indonesia to participate in terrorist attacks against Shia, Christians, and the Indonesian government, during a terrorist attack in Central Sulawesi, one Uighur, Farouk, was killed by Indonesian security personnel in November, and another Uighur terrorist, Alli, was arrested for plotting a terrorist attack.[34] China has been contacted by the Indonesian government who sought assistance in confronting Uighur members of terrorist organizations in Indonesia.[35] Indonesia arrested a possible suicide bomber named Ali, a Uyghur, on 24 December 2015.[36]

In Sulawesi on Tuesday 15 March 2016[37] two pro-ISIS Uyghurs in Indonesia were liquidated by Indonesian government forces.[38] The "Doğu Türkistan Bülteni Haber Ajansı" which supports the Turkistan Islamic Party (TIP), denounced the Indonesian government and police for their killing of 2 Uyghurs who were members of "Doğu Endonezya Mücahitleri" (Mujahidin Indonesia Timor).[39] 2 Uyghurs with suspected terror ties were killed in Sulawesi by Indonesian security forces on 8 April and the killings were condemned by "Doğu Türkistan Bülteni Haber Ajansı".[40] The "Doğu Türkistan Bülteni Haber Ajansı" criticised the Indonesian government for hunting down four Uyghurs who illegally entered the country to join "Doğu Endonezya Mücahitleri" and accused the Indonesian government of attacking Muslims.[41] A Uighur accused of terror ties was killed in Sulawesi by the Indonesian security forces on 24 April, for which the "Doğu Türkistan Bülteni Haber Ajansı" condemned the Indonesian government.[42]

In Poso Uyghurs were being instructed by Santoso, the head of Mujahideen Indonesia Timur.[43] Faruq Magalasi, Mus'ab, Ibrohim, and Joko were the names obtained by the Indonesian media of Uyghurs being hunted by the Indonesian police.[44]

In Poso four Uyghurs were captured by Indonesian police after they allegedly illegally entered Indonesia via Malaysia and Thailand with forged passports.[45]

Death of notable members

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On 3 April 2015, Daeng Koro [id] was killed by police.[46] On 18 July 2016, Indonesian soldiers killed MIT leader Santoso during an operation.[15] Sobron was also killed during the Tinombala Operation's Task Force on 19 September 2016.[47] Leader Ali Kalora was killed alongside commander Jaka "Ikrima" Ramadhan on September 18, 2021.[48]

Andika Eka Putra, one of the most wanted members of MIT, died on 14 September 2016. He was found dead on the banks of the Puna in Tangkura village, after accidentally falling while crossing a river, and dying of head injury after hitting a rock.[49]

All casualties of MIT members

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As of May 19, 2022, the number of militants killed during the operation was of 49. Forty-one of those killed were East Indonesia Mujahideen members, while six were members of the Turkistan Islamic Party and the rest coming from other parts of Indonesia. At least 19 more were arrested.[50]

  • Indonesia  Nae alias Galuh alias Mukhlas (from Bima)  †
  • Indonesia  Askar alias Jaid alias Pak Guru (from Bima)  †
  • Indonesia  Ali Ahmad alias Ali Kalora (from Poso)  †
  • Indonesia  Qatar alias Farel alias Anas (from Bima)  †
  • Indonesia  Jaka Ramadan alias Ikrima alias Rama (from Banten)  †
  • Indonesia  Suhardin alias Hasan Pranata (from Poso)  †
  • Indonesia  Santoso alias Abu Wardah (from Poso / Java)  †
  • Indonesia  Sabar Subagyo aka Daeng Koro  †
  • Indonesia  Basri alias Bagong (from Poso) – DT
  • Indonesia  Jumiatun Muslim (Santoso's wife from Bima) – M
  • Indonesia  Syarifudin Thalib alias Udin alias Usman (from Poso) – M
  • Indonesia  Firmansyah alias Thoriq alias Imam (from Poso) – M
  • Indonesia  Nurmi Usman (Basri's wife from Bima) – DT
  • Indonesia  Tini Susanti Kaduka (Ali Kalora's wife from Bima) – DT
  • Indonesia  Aditya alias Idad alias Kuasa (from Ambon) – DT
  • Indonesia  Basir alias Romzi (from Bima)  †
  • Indonesia  Andi Muhammad alias Abdullah alias Abdurrahman Al Makasari (from Makassar)  †
  • Indonesia  Alqindi Mutaqien alias Muaz (from Banten)  †
  • Indonesia  Alhaji Kaliki alias Ibrohim (from Ambon)  †
  • Indonesia  Firdaus alias Daus aka Baroque aka Rangga (from Bima)  †
  • Indonesia  Kholid (from Poso)  †
  • Indonesia  Ali alias Darwin Gobel (from Poso)  †
  • Indonesia  Muis Fahron alias Abdullah (from Poso)  †
  • Indonesia  Rajif Gandi Sabban alias Rajes (from Ambon)  †
  • Indonesia  Suharyono Hiban aka Yono Sayur  †
  • Indonesia  Word alias Ikrima (from Poso)  †
  • Indonesia  Sucipto alias Cipto Ubaid (from Poso)  †
  • Indonesia  Adji Pandu Suwotomo alias Sobron (from Java)  †
  • Indonesia  Andika Eka Putra alias Hilal (from Poso)  †
  • Indonesia  Yazid alias Taufik (from Java)  †
  • Indonesia  Mukhtar alias Kahar (from Palu)  †
  • Indonesia  Abu Urwah aka Bado aka Osama (from Poso)  †
  • Indonesia  Mamat  †
  • Indonesia  Nanto Bojel  †
  • Indonesia  Can alias Fajar (from Bima)  †
  • Indonesia  Sogir alias Yanto (from Bima)  †
  • Indonesia  Herman alias David (from Bima)  †
  • Indonesia  Busro alias Dan (from Bima)  †
  • Indonesia  Fonda Amar Shalihin alias Dodo (from Java)  †
  • Indonesia  Hamdra Tamil alias Papa Yusran (from Poso)  †
  • Indonesia  Udin alias Rambo (from Malino)  †
  • Indonesia  Germanto alias Rudi  †
  • Indonesia  Anto alias Tiger  †
  • Indonesia  Agus Suryanto Farhan alias Ayun  †
  • edge  Ibrahim (originally Uighur)  †
  • edge  Bahtusan Magalazi alias Farouk (originally Uighur)  †
  • edge  Nurettin Gundoggdu alias Abd Malik (originally Uighur)  †
  • edge  Sadik Torulmaz alias Abdul Aziz (originally Uighur)  †
  • edge  Thuram Ismali alias Joko (originally Uighur)  †
  • edge  Mustafa Genc alias Mus'ab (originally Uighur)  †
  • edge  Ahmet Mahmud (originally Uighur) – DT (Deported to China)[51]
  • edge  Altinci Bayyram (originally Uighur) – DT (Deported to China)[52]
  • edge  Abdul Basit Tusser (originally Uighur) – DT (Deported to China)[53]
  • edge  Ahmet Bozoglan (originally Uighur) – DT (Deported to China)[54]
  • Indonesia  Samil alias Nunung (from Poso) – DT
  • Indonesia  Salman alias Opik (from Bima) – M
  • Indonesia  Jumri alias Tamar (from Poso) – M
  • Indonesia  Ibadurahman (from Bima) – M
  • Indonesia  Syamsul (from Java) – M
  • Indonesia  Mochamad Sonhaji (from Java) – M
  • Indonesia  Irfan Maulana alias Akil (from Poso) – M
  • Indonesia  Taufik Bulaga alias Upik Lawanga (from Poso) – DT
  • Indonesia  Azis Arifin alias Azis (from Poso)  †
  • Indonesia  Wahid alias Aan alias Bojes (from Poso)  †
  • Indonesia  Muhammad Faisal alias Namnung alias Kobar (from Poso) †
  • Indonesia  Alvin alias Adam alias Mus'ab alias Alvin Anshori (from Banten)  †
  • Indonesia  Khairul alias Irul alias Aslam (from Poso)  †
  • Indonesia  Rukli (from Poso)  †
  • Indonesia  Ahmad Gazali alias Ahmad Panjang (from Poso)  †
  • Indonesia  Abu Alim alias Ambo (from Bima)  †

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