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Indonesian peacekeepers released

JAKARTA (JP): The six Indonesian peacekeepers in the custody
of the Bosnian Serb forces since April 14 were released at
midnight on Tuesday, the Armed Forces (ABRI) headquarters
announced yesterday.

The ABRI spokesman said the Indonesian military observers were
released together with 47 military observers from other
countries.

"The six Indonesian peacekeepers have been granted freedom of
movement in accordance with the rights of United Nations
personnel," the spokesman added.

He said all military observers in Bosnia-Herzegovina were
expected to resume their UN peacekeeping mission on Wednesday.
(vin)