Indonesia to withdraw troops from Aceh

The Indonesian government said today it would start withdrawing troops from Aceh in September as part of an agreement with rebels to end three decades of fighting that has killed 15,000 people.

Indonesia to withdraw troops from Aceh

The Indonesian government said today it would start withdrawing troops from Aceh in September as part of an agreement with rebels to end three decades of fighting that has killed 15,000 people.

The announcement followed claims by separatists and soldiers that battles in the tsunami-ravaged province have claimed up to 10 lives in recent days, each side saying the other was to blame.

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