GAM's mass graves and NGOs<\/p>\n
From Suara Karya<\/p>\n
Military forces stationed in Aceh have succeeded in unearthing
\nmass graves believed to be buried victims of atrocities committed
\nby the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) in a steep valley in Syamtalira
\nBayu, North Aceh.<\/p>\n
This finding, based on local people's information, serves as
\nimportant evidence for consideration by citizens who are
\nconcerned about the value of truth and honesty. I deem it
\nnecessary to point this out because I am sure some non-government
\norganizations (NGOs) will respond skeptically to this discovery.<\/p>\n
The case would be different if the graves were found by the
\nNGOs, who would promptly blame Indonesian soldiers for the mass
\nmurders and raise it as a legal and human rights issue.<\/p>\n
Most NGOs, claiming to uphold law and human rights, in fact
\nconfuse the public. With the discovery of mass graves dug by the
\nseparatist rebels, it will be interesting to see what comments
\nthe NGOs make.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, we should be alert against the presence of NGOs
\nwith hidden agendas to assist GAM in its struggle, while
\noutwardly campaigning for law enforcement and the exercise of
\nhuman rights.<\/p>\n
NURTI WIJAYANTI
\nJakarta<\/p>",
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