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TNI Chief claims security in Aceh has improved

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Tempo - June 26, 2002

Zacharias Wuragil, Jakarta – Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto has claimed that the security situation in Aceh has improved. However, he still considers the Free Aceh Movement Force (AGAM) as the most important party that determines security in Aceh.

"It all depends on what the AGAM wants in this matter," Sutarto told reporters following celebrations for the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, held at the State Palace in Central Jakarta on Wednesday.

According to Sutarto, if the AGAM intends to continue talks with Indonesian government, the TNI will do the same. However, if the AGAM only intends to consolidate itself, the TNI will refuse to take part in talks with the AGAM.

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