Mightier than the Sword
Sanus's tactics involve spreading the idea of a peace zone—something far more difficult than expanding the war zone in Ambon.
November 12, 2002
RESIDENTS of the village of Passo, Ambon called him Sanus. As the Commander of the Anugerah Paramilitary Force, he led a group of 40 teenagers. He was the leader of this feared group, a sword always to be seen hanging at his side.
He has fought on a number of battlefields. After becoming the Commander of the Anugerah Force in April 1999, Daniel and his men went off to battle armed with swords, firearms, homemade bombs, and bows and arr
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