Military capture separatist rebels

Military capture separatist rebels

JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Troops of the Trikora Military Command
separately captured on Dec. 26 and Dec. 28 three members of a
"security disturbance" group, a military spokesman said.

Antara quoted Lt. Col. Herry Risdyanto as saying Tuesday the
three were caught in two different places -- the first two in
Ubano village, and the other in Tipakotu village.

Risdyanto said the members might have intentionally allowed
themselves to be captured.

"They are fed up living in the forest and they get bored of
the (empty) promises of their leader, Tadius Yogi," he said.

The military call separatist rebels here Gerakan Pengacau
Keamanan or security disturbance group. The rebels have in the
past resorted to violence to further their cause.

The captured security disturbance group members will be
educated on Indonesia's development, Risdyanto said. (swe)