The 'Post' never interviewed me

I would like to bring to your attention the article Violence escalates in Aceh, 11 found dead in The Jakarta Post on page two, of March 1, 2001, in which I was quoted in my capacity as director of public information for the humanitarian pause in Aceh.

In this context I would like to clarify that I was never interviewed by a reporter from the Post and never gave information as mentioned in the article. I would therefore like the Post to clarify the matter.

OEMARDI

Manager

Public Information Unit

Banda Aceh

Note: Our correspondent in Banda Aceh had indeed not interviewed you. The report was based on information given by another source and was sent to us without further confirmation. We apologize for this incident and for any inconvenience caused.

--Editor