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February 22, 2005
Talks Between Indonesia, Aceh Resistance Movement at Delicate Stage
Helsingin Sanomat of Finland reported February 22, 2005 that "talks aimed at ending three decades of hostilities in Indonesia's Aceh Province continued in Vantaa" on February 21, 2005. "The talks are being led by former Finnish President Martti Ahtisaari, the paper said, noting that Mr. Ahtisaari "did not want to comment on progress in the talks, which he said were in a "delicate phase". The paper added:
Discussions are focusing on an arrangement under which Aceh would remain a part of Indonesia, with a certain degree of autonomy. Negotiators representing the Indonesian government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) went through the difficult agenda on Monday.Helsingin Sanoma said the focus for February 22, 2005 "is to be on a more detailed analysis of the various points." Here's more.
Posted by Munir Umrani at February 22, 2005 06:39 AM
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