UN urges RI to stop violence in Malukus

Fri, 21 Jul 2000 | Source: AFP

UNITED NATIONS (AFP): United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan on Wednesday urged Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid to take action to stop religious unrest in the Maluku islands.

"I have spoken to President Wahid on this issue and urged him to take all necessary measures to bring the violence to an end," Annan told reporters.

"He did assure me that his government is doing its best and will intensify their efforts to bring the situation under control and we have decided to stay in touch."

Allegations have surfaced that Indonesian soldiers are engaged, actively or passively, in the bloody sectarian conflict.

Abdurrahman has repeatedly indicated that Indonesia will not seek foreign military assistance to help restore security in the Maluku islands.

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