The Jakarta Post, 7/27/2004 7:27:44 PM
New clashes kill four in Aceh
BANDA ACEH, Aceh (AFP): Two suspected separatist rebels and two civilians have
been killed in the latest violence in Indonesia's war-torn Aceh province, the military
said on Tuesday.
The two Free Aceh Movement (GAM) fighters were shot dead in separate encounters
on Monday, said Aceh military spokesman Asep Sapari.
Troops seized an automatic rifle and ammunition from the pair, Sapari said, adding six
other rebels surrendered to the military the same day.
He also accused GAM of shooting dead two civilians in North Aceh district on
Monday.
There was no immediate comment from GAM officials.
According to military and police figures, about 2,200 rebels have been killed since
May 19, 2003, when the military launched a huge operation to crush GAM after a brief
truce broke down.
GAM has been fighting for independence since 1976. (**)
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