Amnesty for separatist members

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)