170 Irian rebels back home

Mon, 12 Sep 1994, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

AMBON, Maluku: As many as 170 separatists seeking an
independent Irian Jaya have returned from Papua New Guinea,
according to the local military commander.

Maj. Gen. Tarub, commander of the Trikora military command,
who oversees security in Irian Jaya and Maluku, said the number
excluded those who crossed the border secretly.

Tarub said many separatists want to return and develop Irian
Jaya now that the Papua New Guinea government considers them a
burden.

"If the rebels repent and are willing to cooperate with the
government, they will be resettled," he was quoted by Antara as
saying. (pan)

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