Susilo warns GAM against militarism

Susilo warns GAM against militarism

JAKARTA: Coordinating Minister for Political and Security
Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono expressed his deep concern over
the ongoing meeting of Free Aceh Movement (GAM) figures in Aceh,
saying it constituted military consolidation aimed at
strengthening the separatist movement.

Speaking to reporters after a meeting on political and
security issues, Susilo warned that the GAM meeting was harming
the peace process as GAM was continuing its attempts to
strengthen its military force.

"I don't mind if they (GAM) reorganize their structure. But I
warn them against militarizing the people and for this to be
shown to the public ... I have informed the Joint Security
Committee (JSC) of this and asked for it to be recorded as a
violation," he said.

The JSC recently cited GAM for two serious violations of the
cessation of hostilities agreement. It is still investigating
more than 24 other serious violations committed both by GAM and
Indonesian security personnel. --JP