Amnesty for separatist members

DILI, East Timor: Chief of the East Timor Military Command Col. Mahidin Simbolon says the government's offer of amnesty for rebels who surrender voluntarily still holds.

"General amnesty will be given to GPK members (rebels) who repent and are willing to contribute to the development of the area," Simbolon told The Jakarta Post after attending the ceremony of the Indonesian 50th independence anniversary here on Thursday.

He urged GPK members who are still at large to surrender and participate in the development program.(imn)