Appeal to Aceh separatists

Appeal to Aceh separatists

From Tempo

The Indonesian government faces a delicate and complex situation in handling post-tsunami problems in Aceh. While the government's official agency for natural disasters along with the help of volunteers are moving rubble and dead bodies, the problem posed by the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) remains.

Separatist rebels operating under GAM are likely to take this opportunity to get food and other commodities, thereby further consolidating their movement after many of their relatives and support network were wiped out by the tidal waves.

Therefore, I would like to appeal to GAM followers to immediately return to the fold of the Republic of Indonesia. At a time like this, when the region has just been devastated by a terrible catastrophe, they should end the long conflict and join hands to rebuild the province for future generations.

TEUKU IMRON Jakarta