HISTORY OF PEACE ACCORD BETWEEN RI AND GAM

--------------------------------------------------------------------- Early 2000 President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid announces a

six-month humanitarian pause in Aceh to reduce the

number of civilian casualties, but tension

heightens as the military accuses GAM of consolidating

its forces.

Dec. 9,2002 Brokered by a non-governmental organization,

the Henry Dunant Centre (HDC), the government and

GAM sign a peace accord in Geneva.

Apr. 25, 2003 The government decides to pull out of the peace

deal after accusing GAM of violating some points

of the deal, including the disarmament agreement and the

acceptance of special autonomy.

May, 19, 2003 President Megawati Soekarnoputri issues Decree No.

28/2003 imposing martial law in Aceh.

Nov. 19, 2003 Megawati extends martial law for another

six months. ---------------------------------------------------------------------