THE good news came from the so called Verandah of Mecca. Ishak Daud, GAM spokesperson in the Idi Rayeuk district, made the promise in a satellite telephone conversation with TEMPO. He said the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) would release Ersa Siregar and Ferry Santoro—the two RCTI journalists that were held hostage by GAM since June—soon. "I'll probably contact the ICRC (International Committee of the Red Cross) this Monday to discuss abo