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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/WFP to send aid to refugees

WFP to send aid to refugees AMBON, Maluku: The World Food Program (WFP) will channel food donations to refugees in Maluku who are not covered by the central government's program, an official has said.

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/Media told to stand against restrictions, lawsuits

Media told to stand against restrictions, lawsuitsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The national media should be wary over restrictions imposed by the military administration in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam and the increasing number of lawsuits brought against media outlets as both ...

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/School sells book to students

School sells book to studentsTertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A circular distributed by a teachers' cooperative at state-run junior high school SLTPN 139 in Klender, East Jakarta, has given an added burden to parents, who are still nursing their headache after ...

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/JAKARTA: City police chief Insp. Gen. Makbul Padmanegara said

JAKARTA: City police chief Insp. Gen. Makbul Padmanegara said on Friday that he had just fired a policeman for drug abuse, and nine others for desertion. "It was based on a decision of the Police Ethics Council on Thursday," he said.The officer found guilty of using drugs was identified as Adj.

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/GAM district, police chiefs arrested

GAM district, police chiefs arrestedA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Aceh Soldiers captured on Friday two alleged Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatists who acted as the rebels' district chief and police chief for the GAM district Tangse in the village of Pulo Kawah in Pidie regency.

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/Police seek to link Nessen with GAM

Police seek to link Nessen with GAMNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The martial law administration in Aceh has begun questioning American freelance journalist William Nessen over his links with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist rebels.

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/Council rejects nat'l education bill

Council rejects nat'l education billNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua The Papua Provincial Legislative Council decided on Friday that it would refuse to implement the newly endorsed bill on national education in the province, saying that the bill would only compartmentalize ...

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

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checkedMild clove cigarettes: The war is on Burhanuddin Abe Contributor JakartaAmong the world's fast-moving consumer products, the war in cigarette marketing and advertisement is the most intense and it is especially so in the domestic market.

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/GengGong to showcase cross-cultural music

GengGong to showcase cross-cultural musicTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When musicians from two different cultures join together, there is no telling what kind of music they will produce.

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/Why people of Roma matter to Europe

Why people of Roma matter to EuropeGeorge Soros, Chairman, Open Society Institute, Project Syndicate Too often in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe, Roma teens and children spend their days at the garbage dump.

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/Pagerjurang craftsmen put their mark

Pagerjurang craftsmen put their markJoko Sadewo, Contributor, Klaten, Central Java An abundance of clay pottery, distinct techniques as well as the presence of hundreds of ceramic craftsmen gives Pagerjurang hamlet in Melikan village, Klaten the image of a bustling ceramic center.

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/Heated rivalries no excuse for media to flout rules

Heated rivalries no excuse for media to flout rulesArdimas Sasdi Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Jakarta Fierce rivalries among electronic media amid a tightening market, especially after the emergence of several new television stations in the past few years, benefits the public as consumers as ...

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/Mega returns home to Sukhoi probe

Mega returns home to Sukhoi probeFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri returned home from a 10-day Asian tour on Friday to face mounting allegations of corruption, collusion, and nepotism (KKN) in the purchase of four Russian- made Sukhoi fighters and ...

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/Man dead, toddler missing as ship sinks

Man dead, toddler missing as ship sinksKasparman Piliang and Andi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Padang/Makassar A man died and a young child is missing after tidal waves sank a cargo ship transporting them in waters near Pisang Island off the West Sumatra capital of Padang on Thursday.

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/Japanese investors eye IBRA assets

Japanese investors eye IBRA assets JAKARTA: The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said a number of Japanese investors had shown interest to take part in the agency's next assets sale program.

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:Saturday, June 28, 2003

Where to go in Jakarta:Saturday, June 28, 2003Exhibitions* Graphic Design Fragment of Imagination, The British Council, S. Widjojo Center 1st floor, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 71, South Jakarta (Tel. 2524115), until June 30. * Photo Mata Perempuan by Seven Women Photographers at Galeri Oktagon Jl.

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/Policymakers need to listen to Asians

Policymakers need to listen to AsiansPana Janviroj, The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok At a recent international conference on the development of the Mekong region, there were persistent calls from businesses for one destination promotion, one visa, one customs system, one highway regulation ...

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/Spirit remain high among Acehnese students

Spirit remain high among Acehnese studentsNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The ongoing war between government forces and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) means a hard time for students in the province, which has seen about 500 school buildings razed in arson attacks.

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

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Improving image is no easy jobRoy Goni Contributor JakartaIn spite of its growing negative image, the cigarette industry is still here and very much alive. New brands armed with huge advertising budgets and clever concepts keep entering the market.

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/Fierce rivalry no excuse for media to ignore ethics

Fierce rivalry no excuse for media to ignore ethicsArdimas Sasdi, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fierce rivalries among electronic media amid a tightening market, especially after the emergence of several new television stations in the past few years, benefits the public as consumers as ...

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/Medan police probe reports of officer brutality

Medan police probe reports of officer brutalityApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Police in Medan launched an investigation into reports of police violence against people protesting against pulp company PT Toba Pulp Lestari (TPL) in the Porsea area of North Sumatra.

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/Justifiable intervention?

Justifiable intervention? The United States seems to be pulling out all stops to make sure that Indonesia brings the killers of two Americans in Papua last August to justice.

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/checked

checked Phenomenal cigarette marketing continues despite pressureMahendra Gautama Contributor Jakarta Today's cigarette -- tobacco rolled in paper -- may have had its beginnings in what was "conceived" by some members of an Egyptian cannon crew in 1832 during the siege of Acre.

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/ITB students back Sukhoi inquiry

ITB students back Sukhoi inquiry JAKARTA: Students from the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) in West Java expressed support on Friday for the inquiry into the role of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) in the purchase of Russian Sukhoi warplanes.

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/A waste of money

A waste of money The party is over but at least we have been left with some great lessons. The recent celebration of Jakarta's 476th anniversary at the National Monument square was a failure, or so say many residents.

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/EU pledges 41m euros in aid for RI

EU pledges 41m euros in aid for RIM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The European Union (EU) has pledged 41 million euros (US$46 million) in aid to help the Indonesian government undertake a variety of programs ranging from improving health and education to boosting trade and investment.

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/Urban farmers create oases

Urban farmers create oasesZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Kampung Sawah presents a rare scene amid the jungle of buildings in the city.

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/Media blasts curbs in Aceh

Media blasts curbs in AcehThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The media criticized on Friday new guidelines for media coverage in Aceh, saying that rules were effectively hampering the press from obtaining balanced reports on the current integrated operations in the conflict-torn province.

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/GAM district chief and police chief arrested

GAM district chief and police chief arrestedA'an Suryana The Jakarta Post Lhokseumawe, AcehSoldiers captured on Friday two alleged Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatists who acted as the rebels' district chief and police chief for the GAM district Tangse in the village of Pulo Kawah in Pidie ...

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/No govt aid for would be presidents

No govt aid for would be presidents JAKARTA: The Indonesian government has turned down the House of Representatives demand for campaign funds for presidential and vice presidential candidates.

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/TV Program: Monday, June 30, 2003

TV Program: Monday, June 30, 2003TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service 9:00 Music10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin11:00 News: Berita Daerah 11:30 Music: Konteswara12:00 p.m.

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/Sanjay Bharwani, Manager, Accenture, Jakarta

Sanjay Bharwani, Manager, Accenture, Jakarta In a world where investment funds will remain scarce, a more profitable approach to attracting and serving customers requires comprehensive strategies that both reduce the cost of service delivery and improve the value of customer interactions.

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/Govt prepares Rp 5t for elections

Govt prepares Rp 5t for elections MANADO, North Sulawesi: General Elections Commission (KPU) chairman Nazaruddin Syamsuddin disclosed on Friday that the government had allocated Rp 5 trillion (US$609 million) for the 2004 presidential and legislative elections.

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/SG to refinance Rp 1t in debt

SG to refinance Rp 1t in debtEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed cement manufacturer PT Semen Gresik (SG) hopes to generate new loans of about Rp 1 trillion (about US$122 million) bearing lower interest rates in order to refinance its more expensive debts.

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/'Quality of commercial education is questionable'

'Quality of commercial education is questionable' High admission fees to enroll at educational institutions have sparked public grievances, while the House of Representatives has called for a review of the policy.

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/Indonesia's 'Hannibal Lector' gets 5 years

Indonesia's 'Hannibal Lector' gets 5 yearsAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Purbalingga, Central Java The Purbalingga District Court sentenced self-confessed cannibal Sumanto to five years in jail on Friday, but only based upon theft charges in the absence of specific legislation on cannibalism.

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/Where to go in Jakarta:Monday, June 30, 2003

Where to go in Jakarta:Monday, June 30, 2003Exhibitions* Graphic Design Fragment of Imagination, The British Council, S. Widjojo Center 1st floor, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 71, South Jakarta (Tel. 2524115), until June 30. * Photo Mata Perempuan by Seven Women Photographers at Galeri Oktagon Jl.

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/Interest cut gives more room for lower SBI rates: Analys

Interest cut gives more room for lower SBI rates: AnalysFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The U.S.

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/New title for Sultan Hamengkubuwono X

New title for Sultan Hamengkubuwono X PEKANBARU, Riau: Yogyakarta Sultan Hamengkubuwono X has been given the honorary title Sri Amanah Dwi Wangsa from the Riau Malay Indigenous Institution.

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/Officer grilled over GAM flag

Officer grilled over GAM flag JAKARTA: A policeman was questioned on Friday over a separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) flag he had hanging in his living room.Adj. Brig.

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/KADI starts probe into alleged dumping of polyester

KADI starts probe into alleged dumping of polyesterThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Anti-Dumping Committee (KADI) said on Friday that it was currently conducting an investigation into imported polyester staple fiber products from South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand, which are allegedly being ...

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/Sutiyoso softens stance on tax evaders

Sutiyoso softens stance on tax evadersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an apparent softening of a tough new stance against tax evaders who risk having their assets seized, Governor Sutiyoso said on Friday that his office would continue to demand them to pay cumulative tax arrears going back to 1997, ...

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/Indonesia to assign more diplomats

Indonesia to assign more diplomats JAKARTA: The government will post immigration attaches in 11 more foreign capitals and cities, a spokesman said here on Friday.

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/Students say no to cars for councillors

Students say no to cars for councillors TANGERANG: About 500 university students staged a rally at the Tangerang municipal legislative council and the administration office complex here on Friday to protest against the purchase of 45 cars by the administration for each of the councillors.

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/Promotion girls spice up Jakarta Fair

Promotion girls spice up Jakarta FairArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lina, as she prefers to be called, swivels her head from left to right, which causes her long black hair to swing in all directions.

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/Iwan Tirta finds criticism vital to artist's work

Iwan Tirta finds criticism vital to artist's workTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Art thrives with criticism, without it artists become lackadaisical and do not produce their best work.

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/Politicians united to block audit of campaign funds

Politicians united to block audit of campaign fundsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Politicians have blocked public demands for transparency in the campaign funds channeled to and spent by presidential candidates, casting doubt over their commitment to a fair and honest election, ...

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/Miren Gutiirrez, Editor-in-Chief, Inter Press Service, Rome

Miren Gutiirrez, Editor-in-Chief, Inter Press Service, Rome Il Cavaliere Silvio Berlusconi is off the hook for the time being.

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/Borobudur festival takes on big ambition

Borobudur festival takes on big ambitionSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Magelang, Central Java Many think the Borobudur International Festival 2003 just like any another festival.

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/Police, FBI reopen Timika investigation

Police, FBI reopen Timika investigationTiarma Siboro and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Papua Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents have returned to Indonesia to investigate an attack on a convoy of buses in Timika, Papua, that killed one Indonesian and two ...

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/Govt prepares Rp 5t for elections

Govt prepares Rp 5t for elections MANADO, North Sulawesi: General Elections Commission (KPU) chairman Nazaruddin Syamsuddin disclosed on Friday that the government had allocated Rp 5 trillion (US$609 million) for the 2004 presidential and legislative elections.

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/Lineup of original hits on offer

Lineup of original hits on offer Disney Channel's new weekend morning show Studio D will also feature major Walt Disney original TV series, such as That's So Raven, The Proud Family, Fillmore!, and Lizzie McGuire.

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/Siswono Yudo Husodo

Siswono Yudo Husodo Chairman Indonesian Farmers Association (HKTI) Jakarta Food, as an essential commodity, must be made available in sufficient quantities and good quality, as well as being safe for consumption and widely accessible at an affordable price.

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/JAKARTA: City police chief Insp. Gen. Makbul Padmanegara said

JAKARTA: City police chief Insp. Gen. Makbul Padmanegara said on Friday that he had just fired a policeman for drug abuse, and nine others for desertion."It was based on a decision of the Police Ethics Council on Thursday," he said.The officer found guilty of using drugs was identified as Adj. Comr.

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/Govt to check interest level in planned global bond issue

Govt to check interest level in planned global bond issueDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is making preparations to issue global bonds next year as it plans to send officials to major international financial centers later this year to measure investors' interest in the ...

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/Better farmers' welfare improves food security

Better farmers' welfare improves food securitySiswono Yudo Husodo, Chairman, Indonesian Farmers Association (HKTI), Jakarta Food, as an essential commodity, must be made available in sufficient quantities and good quality, as well as being safe for consumption and widely accessible at an ...

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/Low paid private guards offset police incompetence

Low paid private guards offset police incompetenceDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sujana, 40, a community guard (hansip) in Cempaka Putih Timur, Central Jakarta, gets upset when passers-by often stop to ask a question about an address.

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/Govt asks for transparent use of admission fees

Govt asks for transparent use of admission feesAndi Hajramurni and Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar/Yogyakarta The government said it would not prohibit state universities with autonomous status from selling some placements to students from well-off families, but reminded them to be ...

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/'Studio D' set to be big hit for Asian kids

'Studio D' set to be big hit for Asian kidsTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Singapore The name "Disney" guarantees fun, so when invited backstage to a Disney studio you would not expect anything less than a day of fun and games in a colorful, cartoony setting.

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/Sociologist warns of dirty war in Aceh

Sociologist warns of dirty war in AcehTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Strict restrictions against the presence of the media and foreign individuals and institutions in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam has raised speculation that the Indonesian Military (TNI) will employ "a dirty war" in crushing ...

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Sat, 28 Jun 2003

JP/GAM district chief and police chief arrested

GAM district chief and police chief arrestedA'an Suryana The Jakarta Post Lhokseumawe, AcehSoldiers captured on Friday two alleged Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatists who acted as the rebels' district chief and police chief for the GAM district Tangse in the village of Pulo Kawah in Pidie ...

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