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The Indonesian Military and Free Aceh Movement blame each other for violating the peace accord. A war looms, amid fears of additional casualties.

April 15, 2003

One woman from Pidie Regency, wearing a grimy headscarf, was fighting back tears. She looked miserable, appearing much older than her 45 years. Zainabon binti Ismail has taken refuge in Banda Aceh. She does not understand why she has been displaced. Nor does she know the whereabouts of her husband Muhammad, or whether he is dead or alive. One cold night five large men, donning masks and carrying guns, approached Muhammad. A small-time farmer who

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