Isahak Daud, 38, was found guilty at the Sabang district court on Saturday of rebellion and the seizure of weapons and sentenced to 20 years. The court's verdict took two hours to read.

Security forces mounted a tight control of the court-room during the final hearing of the trial. Hundreds of people were unable to enter the court and were forced to following the proceedings outside. Only a small number of people were allowed in.

While the verdict was being read out, the defendant frequently shouted, 'Long Live Free Aceh!'

According to the court, the defendant aggravated the case against him by causing problems during the trial and failing to show remorse for his crimes. The only extentuating circumastance was the fact that the defendant has never before been convicted.