The Jakarta Post, February 15, 2007
Police to withdraw officers from Poso
JAKARTA: Citing improved security conditions in Poso, Central Sulawesi, National
Police chief Gen. Sutanto said the non-organic police force would be withdrawn from
the conflict-torn region.
Sutanto said that there was no reason for the police to maintain a large numbers in
Poso as calm had once again returned to the region.
"All main suspects have been arrested and Poso is now safe and the withdrawal will
be carried out soon," Sutanto told reporters after a cabinet meeting Wednesday.
However, Sutanto said no target was set as to when the non-organic police personnel
would be completely withdrawn from Poso. "I leave details on the matter to the Central
Sulawesi police chief," he said.
Sutanto declined to give details as to whether an anti-terror squad deployed in the
area would also be withdrawn. -- JP
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