Dec. 16, 2001

Dec. 16, 2001 Brig. Gen. M. Djali Yusuf, military operations commander in Aceh, says TNI would consider reestablishing the Iskandar Muda military Command if the Acehnese agree to its resumption

Jan 2, 2002 Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh, accompanied by his deputy Azwar Abu Bakar and a number of provincial councillors, meet with Vice President Hamzah Haz, and separately with top security minister Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Minister of Defense Matori Abdul Djalil, to demand the revival of the military command in Aceh.

Jan. 3, 2002 Minister Susilo Bambang say after a Cabinet meeting that President Megawati Soekarnoputri will soon issue a decision on the reestablishment of the military command.

Jan. 4, 2002 Abdullah Puteh and his entourage meet President Megawati together with Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno. Hari say Megawati gives a "positive response."

Vice President Hamzah Haz gives his consent to the planned revival of the command.

Jan. 9, 2002 Coordinating meeting of political and security ministers recommends the revival of the command.

Jan. 10, 2002 After a Cabinet meeting, Susilo says the government has decided to reestablish the military command.