Aceh Besar: Din Syehman, GAM commander for Cot Keueng Darussalam

Thu, 22 May 2003

Aceh Besar: Din Syehman, GAM commander for Cot Keueng Darussalam in Kuta Baro district and bodyguard M. Isa killed in Leupung district.

3 TNI helicopters fired missiles at suspected rebel bases on two islands off Banda Aceh; Marines landed on islands, but no information on casualties immediately available.

Bireun: 7 GAM members killed, 1 TNI soldier injured.

GAM reported 10 civilians, 2 rebels and 1 soldier killed in a clash 2 kilometers east of Bireun.

North Aceh: TNI clashed with GAM at Teupin-Punti, Geudong district, where GAM rebels shot at ExxonMobil vehicle. No casualties reported.

GAM searched locals in Alue We, Lhoksukon district, and confiscated ID cards.

2 GAM members killed at undisclosed location.

Pidie: GAM burned 5 cars in Bleumpang III district along Banda Aceh-Medan thoroughfare.

East Aceh: TNI found 2-hectare marijuana plantation at Paya Meligo village, Peureulak district.

All information provided by TNI unless otherwise stated.

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