Peace in Aceh, Made in Helsinki

All sides should take a practical approach and welcome a peaceful resolution to the Aceh conflict. Technical issues should not be made obstacles.

August 26, 2005

In order to prevent more tears and blood from flowing in Aceh, negotiation is the only way to end the armed conflict there. Jusuf Kalla, as usual, put things simply, but effectively when he said this. He was responding to the criticism of the informal talks between government representatives and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) in Helsinki, Finland. A memo of understanding (MoU) has now been agreed, but the criticism and opposition to it has yet

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