Alex Manuputty's name has been mentioned often lately in connection with the rising the level of separatism in the Malukus. Born in Serui, Irian Jaya, 53 years ago, he founded the Maluku Sovereignty Front (FKM) on June 15, 2000. In his yard in the neighborhood of Kudamati, Ambon he recently led the hoisting of the flag of the Republic of South Maluku (RMS) on April 25 to mark the anniversary of the proclamation of the RMS,

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