Well, they can say as they want, but the fact that everybody whose eyes open knew what they have been done to Achehnese, Papuans, Timorese and their own citizens.
--- In [email protected], "Sunny" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > http://www.thejakartapost.com/detaileditorial.asp? fileid=20071101.F07&irec=6 > > > TNI's explanation > > In an article by George Junus Aditjondro, published in The Jakarta Post on Oct. 22, part of a sentence reads, "... during the armed conflict between GAM and the Indonesian Military ... ". > > This phrase may create a misunderstanding of the role of the Indonesian Military (TNI) in Aceh, as though conflict had arisen between the TNI and GAM. > > As a means for state defense, the TNI only executed the duty of maintaining state sovereignty, safeguarding territorial integrity and protecting the entire nation based on a policy to overcome the armed separatist movement (GAM) at that time. > > We hope this clarifies the role of the TNI in dealing with the armed separatist movement in Indonesia. We appreciate your cooperation. > > VICE MARSHAL SAGOM TAMBOEN > Indonesian Military Information Center > Jakarta > > > printer friendly > > > Post Your Comments > > Comments could also be sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Name required >
