As hundreds gathered to mark the 20th anniversary of the horrendous 2002 Bali bombings in which more than 200 people lost their lives, a graphic video of the incident was played at the commemoration event.

The video has understandably upset the attendees, including survivors and relatives of the bombing victims.&nbsp;Talking to BBC, one victim's relative said he felt "sick" on watching the footage.

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"Nobody needs to see that. We lived through that. We were right here," said Jessica O’Grady, a survivor of the explosion who was present in the Sari Club. She added, "We’ve been to many anniversaries here and up until that point every single one of them had been beautiful and respectful and today had been a really, really nice day up until that point. I just cannot believe that they showed that."

According to the BBC report, the footage, a 10-minute-long "documentary-style" film was screened at the moment which marked the original bombing incident -- 11:05 PM local time.

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It was screened on two giant screens and&nbsp;had distressing footage of confused, wounded people in the aftermath of the fiery explosion fleeing from the bombing site.&nbsp;

Audio of people screaming, yelling in panic and calls to the emergency services, police and footage of the perpetrators, including one of a smiling Ali Amrozi bin Haji Nurhasyim who was executed by a firing squad in 2008 for his role in the attack, reports the Sydney Morning Herald (SMH).

202 people of 21 different nationalities died in the 12 October 2002 attack in the bombings on two popular Indonesian nightclubs. Among the deceased were 88 Australian citizens.

Expressing its deep "disappointment", Australia said that it would formally register a complaint with Indonesia over the "devastating" footage.

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An official for Australia's department of foreign affairs and trade was quoted by SMH as saying,&nbsp;"The Australian Government wasn’t involved in organising the evening event in Bali. We are deeply disappointed by the decisions made by the organisers. We will be formally registering our concerns with the Indonesian authorities."

He added that the government is ready to offer assistance to Australians who may need it following the distressing video.

(With inputs from agencies)

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As hundreds gathered to mark the 20th anniversary of the horrendous 2002 Bali bombings in which more than 200 people lost their lives, a graphic video of the incident was played at the commemoration event.

As hundreds gathered to mark the 20th anniversary of the horrendous 2002 Bali bombings in which more than 200 people lost their lives, a graphic video of the incident was played at the commemoration event. The video has understandably upset the attendees, including survivors and relatives of the bombing victims. Talking to BBC, one victim's relative said he felt "sick" on watching the footage. Watch | Gravitas: 20 years after Bali Bombings: What has changed? "Nobody needs to see that. We lived through that. We were right here," said Jessica O’Grady, a survivor of the explosion who was present in the Sari Club. She added, "We’ve been to many anniversaries here and up until that point every single one of them had been beautiful and respectful and today had been a really, really nice day up until that point. I just cannot believe that they showed that." According to the BBC report, the footage, a 10-minute-long "documentary-style" film was screened at the moment which marked the original bombing incident -- 11:05 PM local time. Also read | In pics | Tears and flowers: Grieving Australian families mark 20th anniversary of Bali's bombing It was screened on two giant screens and had distressing footage of confused, wounded people in the aftermath of the fiery explosion fleeing from the bombing site. Audio of people screaming, yelling in panic and calls to the emergency services, police and footage of the perpetrators, including one of a smiling Ali Amrozi bin Haji Nurhasyim who was executed by a firing squad in 2008 for his role in the attack, reports the Sydney Morning Herald (SMH). 202 people of 21 different nationalities died in the 12 October 2002 attack in the bombings on two popular Indonesian nightclubs. Among the deceased were 88 Australian citizens. Expressing its deep "disappointment", Australia said that it would formally register a complaint with Indonesia over the "devastating" footage. Also read | Australia marks 20th anniversary of Bali bombings, Albanese says 'ache does not dim' An official for Australia's department of foreign affairs and trade was quoted by SMH as saying, "The Australian Government wasn’t involved in organising the evening event in Bali. We are deeply disappointed by the decisions made by the organisers. We will be formally registering our concerns with the Indonesian authorities." He added that the government is ready to offer assistance to Australians who may need it following the distressing video. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Event commemorating 2002 Bali bombing victims overshadowed by distressing video after blasts

In 2002, a terrorist attack had shaken the world. It was a bombing in Bali that had killed more than 200 people. Many of them --- were foreign tourists. Today, Abu Bakar Bashir, &nbsp;the mastermind behind the attack has been released.

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Bashir was a radical cleric who led a local Al-Qaeda affiliate is now a free man. Many fear --- his release could make matters worse.&nbsp;

But, for the government of Indonesia Abu Bakar Bashir has suffered enough which is why-- he has now been released.

Bashir was escorted away by an elite anti-terrorism squad. Local officials say special measures were necessary. Due to Bashir's frail health and the pandemic. An explanation -- that's bound to anger the victims of the bombing. Abu Bakar Bashir is the former head of Jemaah Islamiyah. A group linked to the Al Qaeda. Accused of carrying out the Bali bombings in 2002.&nbsp;

An attack --- that had killed 22 British and 88 Australian citizens. Bashir has denied all links to the incident. While Indonesia --- struggled to prove his involvement. He was imprisoned in 2011 on completely different charges. A 15-year jail sentence for funding a training camp for terrorists.

Indonesia's President Joko Widodo wanted to release Bashir two years back. Just before the 2019 election, in a move that many saw as an attempt to appease the ultraconservatives.

But the decision was reversed after pushback from the Australian government. Now, Australia says Bashir's release was consistent with Indonesia's justice system.

Bashir has been released into the care of his family in central Java. Authorities say --- he will now enter a de-radicalisation program. While Bashir doesn't exercise the same kind influence over Jemaah Islamiyah as he used to. The victims are concerned --- about his ability to radicalise more people, as an ideologue.

In 2002, a terrorist attack had shaken the world. It was a bombing in Bali that had killed more than 200 people. Many of them --- were foreign tourists. Today, Abu Bakar Bashir, the mastermind behind the attack has been released.

In 2002, a terrorist attack had shaken the world. It was a bombing in Bali that had killed more than 200 people. Many of them --- were foreign tourists. Today, Abu Bakar Bashir, the mastermind behind the attack has been released. Bashir was a radical cleric who led a local Al-Qaeda affiliate is now a free man. Many fear --- his release could make matters worse. But, for the government of Indonesia Abu Bakar Bashir has suffered enough which is why-- he has now been released. Bashir was escorted away by an elite anti-terrorism squad. Local officials say special measures were necessary. Due to Bashir's frail health and the pandemic. An explanation -- that's bound to anger the victims of the bombing. Abu Bakar Bashir is the former head of Jemaah Islamiyah. A group linked to the Al Qaeda. Accused of carrying out the Bali bombings in 2002. An attack --- that had killed 22 British and 88 Australian citizens. Bashir has denied all links to the incident. While Indonesia --- struggled to prove his involvement. He was imprisoned in 2011 on completely different charges. A 15-year jail sentence for funding a training camp for terrorists. Indonesia's President Joko Widodo wanted to release Bashir two years back. Just before the 2019 election, in a move that many saw as an attempt to appease the ultraconservatives. But the decision was reversed after pushback from the Australian government. Now, Australia says Bashir's release was consistent with Indonesia's justice system. Bashir has been released into the care of his family in central Java. Authorities say --- he will now enter a de-radicalisation program. While Bashir doesn't exercise the same kind influence over Jemaah Islamiyah as he used to. The victims are concerned --- about his ability to radicalise more people, as an ideologue.

Explained: Why mastermind of 2002 Bali bombing is released

Abu Bakar Bashir, 82, is considered the spiritual leader of militant group Jemaah Islamiyah (JI), the Islamist network responsible for the 2002 Bali terrorist attack.

Indonesia frees suspected mastermind Abu Bakar Bashir