IT would be a happy day the next day, following the arrival of the rice-planting season. All residents of Lam Girek, Lhok Nga, Greater Aceh were cheerful as were sisters Rohamah and Masyitah.

I will sow the seeds tomorrow. Will you join me? Rohamah, 66, asked her younger sister. Im ill, so I cannot join you, Masyitah, 56, answered weakly.

The next morning, Rohamah climbed the hill in her village. She wanted to collect a few vegetables for their br