High Hopes for Indonesia-GAM Talks

Delegates from the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and the Indonesian government are scheduled to meet in Switzerland from January 6-10. Many predict a deadlock.

January 8, 2001

The town of Bavois in North Geneva, Switzerland is surrounded by panoramic views. It also boasts a cool climate. Now, in wintertime, the temperature there can drop to between 5 and 10 degrees below zero. This may be just the right setting for cooling off hot tempers from the various factions disputing the restive province.

Finally, after several postponements, the meeting has been set. The GAM delegation will be led by its Minister of Health

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