Mon, Aug 15, 2005 - Page 5 News List

Doubts linger over Aceh peace

NEW ACCORD Soldiers leaving the province expressed doubts over the deal, but most Acehnese appear to see it as their best chance for a new start

AP , BANDA ACEH, INDONESIA

Soldiers to leave

The bulk will begin leaving in the middle of next month, but hundreds of military police pulled out of port ahead of today's signing.

"I can't wait to see my mom," said 21-year-old Berry, who was returning to his home on Java island.

But said he was a little skeptical the agreement would stick.

"It's all a political game," he said. "I hope this is the end, but I don't think GAM leaders in Helsinki are really in touch with the rebels in the forest."

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