Ali Kalora | |
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Born | Ali Ahmad 30 May 1981 Kalora village, Poso Regency, Indonesia |
Died | 18 September 2021 Astina, Parigi Moutong Regency, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia | (aged 40)
Cause of death | Gunshot wounds |
Nationality | Indonesian |
Years active | 2012–2021 |
Organization | East Indonesia Mujahideen |
Predecessor | Abu Wardah |
Spouse | Tini Susantika |
Ali Ahmad, known popularly as Ali Kalora (30 May 1981 – 18 September 2021), was an Indonesian Islamic militant and leader of East Indonesia Mujahideen. He was referred to as Indonesia's most wanted militant leader and was the main target of both Indonesian military and police during Operation Tinombala.[1] He became leader of the militant organization after Abu Wardah was shot and killed in July 2016. He waged an insurgency and committed several attacks against villages around Poso Regency and Parigi Moutong Regency until 18 September 2021, where he was shot and killed by the Madago Raya Operation task force.[2][3]