SURABAYA: Indonesia's president told troops yesterday that the war in Aceh has caused “bitter suffering'' but that it was necessary to ensure the country remains intact.
However, Megawati Sukarnoputri refused to reveal whether the government would extend the military offensive when it comes up for review in November or return to the negotiating table with the Free Aceh Movement.
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