Pickup trucks packed with farmers and former guerrillas began pouring into Banda Aceh on Thursday bearing flags of the Aceh Party, the disbanded GAM’s new political vehicle, which is expected to dominate parliament after the polls.
Officials from other parties said they hoped di Tiro would use his two-week stay to strengthen the peace process, which is being tested by political intimidation, dissatisfaction among former combatants and dwindling aid.
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