Betrayal of Aceh

Swedish authorities citing unspecified 'crimes violating international law' have arrested three Acehnese activists. But human rights groups claim that this has been prompted by Indonesia under pressure from the US that has labelled the Free Aceh Movement as a terrorist group. Jakarta was b...

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Published in:	Economic and political weekly Vol. 39; no. 26; pp. 2679 - 2680
Main Author:	Noor, Farish A.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Sameeksha Trust 26-06-2004
Subjects:	Commentary Human rights Indian culture South Asian studies Terrorism
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Summary:	Swedish authorities citing unspecified 'crimes violating international law' have arrested three Acehnese activists. But human rights groups claim that this has been prompted by Indonesia under pressure from the US that has labelled the Free Aceh Movement as a terrorist group. Jakarta was behind the detentions.
ISSN:	0012-9976 2349-8846