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A bomb killed nine people, including a baby, and injured more than 20 at an open-air New Year celebration where hundreds had gathered in Indonesia8217;s Aceh Province, officials said on Thursday.
The Aceh martial law administration blamed the separatist Free Aceh Movement GAM for the blast. GAM could not be reached for comment. The spectators had gathered in a public field near a night market for a fiesta on Wednesday in the town of Peureulak, 1,600 km northwest of Jakarta, when the bomb, planted near the stage, exploded. 8216;8216;Nine civilians died and more than 20 suffered heavy injuries after the blast,8217;8217; Lieutenant Colonel Ahmad Yani Basuki, an Aceh military spokesman said. 8216;8216;It was quite a big bang and we feel very concerned because all of the victims were enjoying a music show.8217;8217; A witness told reporters security was lax.
