Gen. Feisal confirms reshuffle in ABRI intelligence agency<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces (ABRI) Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung
\nyesterday confirmed reports of a big shake up in ABRI's
\nIntelligence Agency, but said the changes were not linked to the
\nJuly 27 riot.<\/p>\n
Feisal has appointed Maj. Gen. Farid Zaenuddin, previously
\nassistant for security affairs to the Army chief of staff, to
\nhead the agency, known by its Indonesian acronyms BIA, as
\nreplacement for Maj. Gen. Syamsir Siregar.<\/p>\n
\"There is no link whatsoever,\" Feisal told reporters when
\nasked if the change reflected Siregar's handling of the July 27
\nriot. \"It's time to change the agency's leadership,\" he said.<\/p>\n
The latest reshuffle in ABRI's leadership follows last month's
\nremoval of Lt. Gen. Soeyono as ABRI chief of general affairs, the
\nsecond most important post in the military. Many observers
\nbelieved that Soeyono's downfall was precipitated by the riot.<\/p>\n
His position has been filled by Lt. Gen. M. Tarub.<\/p>\n
Farid is a 1967 graduate of the National Military Academy. His
\nprevious postings include chief of staff of the Brawijaya
\nregional military command in East Java, and as an aide to the
\nArmy chief of staff.<\/p>\n
Other changes in BIA are:<\/p>\n
* Marine Brig. Gen. Rusdy (presently Director B) to deputy
\nchief in place of Maj. Gen. Achdari.<\/p>\n
* Col. Zein Sanusi (former Army attache in Australia) to
\nDirector A in place of Brig. Gen. Zacky Anwar Makarim.<\/p>\n
* Brig. Gen. Bom Suryanto to Director B.<\/p>\n
Zacky will be promoted to assistant for security to the Army
\nchief of staff.<\/p>\n
Separately, Army Chief of Staff Gen. R. Hartono suggested that
\nPresident Soeharto's son-in-law Maj. Gen. Prabowo Subianto,
\ncurrently commandant-general of the Army's Special Force
\n(Kopassus), should be considered for command of one of the
\nmilitary regions.<\/p>\n
Hartono said any decision on Prabowo's future would come from
\nthe ABRI chief.<\/p>\n
A stint as a regional military commander is considered vital
\nin the resume of any military officer hoping to reach the very
\ntop. (imn)<\/p>",
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