Martial law in N. Maluku to be revoke

Martial law in N. Maluku to be revoke

TERNATE, North Maluku: The government is considering lifting martial law in light of the gradual normalization of the situation in North Maluku, says an official.

"Martial law will certainly be revoked after all refugees have returned to their home villages in the province," Maj. Gen. Karyono, secretary of the coordinating minister for political and security affairs, said in a meeting with local figures and activists here on Friday.

According to the acting governor's report, the situation in the province was gradually returning to normal as refugees from both sides of the conflict went back home.

"The warring parties have improved their levels of cooperation to rehabilitate their badly damaged villages," said the acting governor. --Antara