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ACJTHEH/SUMATR] A NATIQNA LIBERATION FRONT
P.O.BOX i». S-14S 01 NORSBORC, SWEDEN Tel/Fax: 08/531-91275
o 3>cr 11 July, 2001 co s: ^'m oo His Excellency 5? Mr. Kofi A. Annan T3 Secretary-General of the United Natons fr O 2cr:- United Nations Building | cn f/7 New York JO USA
Your Excellency,
The Acheh-Sumatra National Liberation Front (ASNLF or GAM), on behalf of the people of Acheh, Sumatra, express our esteerr congratulations upon your re-election as the Secretary- 1 xfl :a eis i a General of the United Nations. ^ ,, iTT ' ' ""• ""*—~"—-*— • *a&K ** IZ * i! %^^l1tt^Wiii^&&2&ia&g!*!CBtt-
The world has witnessed the UNs* achievements under your dynamic leadership, in resolving the various conflicts around the globe, be it political, social or economic issues and particularly in the field of human] rights abuses, as you have recently affirmed of your committment with full confidence.
With reagrds to the above, we respet tfully drjwj^^^ of Acheh, in the northern^tip of Sumatra, In their solemn aspllStions and in their just struggle lo^exeYcise* fEeir rigjit bFsislf-^eterrin ination arid independence (since 1976*2001), Achehnese are being massacred with impunity and their land laid to waste by successive Indonesian governments in Jakarta, beginning from Suharto, Habibie and now under President Abdurrahman Wahid, while the worl d keeps silent.
Ever since the declaration of the Pn sidential decree no.04/2001 by Mr. Wahid, last April 11, the deaths tolls of innocent Achehnc se civilians and the burning to the ground of their houses and properties destroyed or robbed I - the TNI/POLRI, are increasing by the day.
Since tiiebeginning of thisjear up to the time of writingv , about 900 Achehnese from all * ^*^tt^i^K&*s&^&^Ktt&iaivtW'.s;*itt?&x,
^iikT^Thlfe, includutglnen, wo: and children, havef : beeS 1 J |lwiln: 1murdereI i : d mercilessly without •HUT.--'** ** •™ " ' ^ * «*S ^.*t'* Jlirs.i.d«|Baiti )5™' ~* >Bf tvp**l'~nn'-"""- due process of law. At the same ti e, hundreds of people, stilll unaccounted for and many -wfrJiM-t; wHjr:fti^w-^ri>'»v^iii'^..(i^i:-^-V' si^r-t.t>, : : 1 :l sls w r • »r»n r^ttaiavjHff^ffjff^eg ^i ^.1-,,-jg L-|^iCI:v*v^u- * * •"' "* ™"- * ^--JJ~- ^fi -V-A-> • • >V •"•5»»ffSi^^"-****** *" *'Tf' * more have been wounded, tortured arbitranly detained. At least 20,00h 0 peopl>A eJ are made -" « *aiu£^v^vxi^A^'^ ^t^^^^}l^it >c(i*!4a*'S^WAij. Jiomeless and are staying in appalli ig IDP camps throughout Acheh. Amnesty International, Asia Watch, Tapol, are among active NCOs regularly reporting about the atrocities perpetrated by the Indonesian troo] and police (TNI/POLRI) in Acheh.
The ASNLF or GAM has even en( series of direct talks with the Indonesia, in Geneva, facilitated by the Henry Dunant Cer tre for Humanitarian Dialogue since early 2000. The last ABDULLAH B. 0046853183833 SIDF): 2
2. previously - have not been encouraging because the Indonesian regime is not willing to respect the previous accords or issue agreed in the talks.
We humbly call the UN body, unde your distinguished leadership to immediately intervene in the Acheh case before the situatioh develops into another Rwanda-Burundi and Bosnia. Thanking you in anticipation for youf kind attention. We remain,
Yours sincerely,
'I> * lik Mahmud Minister of State State of Acheh
Encl: 1) ASNLF Statement at last Gejneva Talks 2) Directives of the HOC Tallcs BBDULLflH B. 0046853183833 SIDfi: 3
DIRECTIVES OF THE JC ENT COUNCIL FOR POLITICAL DIALOGUE
1. The Government of the Repuibb|: c of Indonesia (RI) and the Leadership of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), members o the Joint Council for Political Dialogue, met on 30 June - 1 July 2001, The parties review d the progress of the dialogue and the situation in Aceh Since their last meeting (Februay 15 -16 2001) with particular reference to the reports of the Joint Committee on Security Matters, the Joint Committee on Humanitarian Action, and the Monitoring Team for S curity Matters. The Parties exchanged views 01 substantive political issues, and confirmed their intention to review together some import mt points of the Provisional Understanding arrived at between them during their meeit ing from 6 - 9 January 2001. In this context the GAM agreed to provide comments on the RI proposals for Special Autonomy for Aceh. 3. The Parties reaffirmed their corjimitment to dialogue in order to find a solution to the situation in Aceh and agreed to meet again in the Joint Council in September 2001, 4. The Parties reaffirmed their corhmitment to initiate as soon as possible preliminary and informal all inclusive dialogue musyawarah), involving broad elements of Acehenese Society, including GAM, to bei iield in Aceh, as agreed in their meeting on IS -16 February 2001, and including thei utilisation of a Steering Committee to be established by both Parties for this purpose. 5. In line with the termination of t|he Humanitarian Pause, and as provided for in Paragraph of the Directives of the 15 -16 February meeting of the Joint Council, the Joint Committee for Humanitarian Action was dissolved 6. The Government of the Republ c of Indonesia has directed that the operations of the Joint Committee on Security Matters to be suspended pending (1) a decision to initiate a High Level Commander Meeting anc (2) attainment of security guarantee from GAM for the resumption of Exxon-Mobil op rations. The GAM would have preferred to maintain the JCSM as a facilitator of Comm|ander to Commander meetings at the operational level. The Monitoring Teams will be prov ;ded with a security contact person from the RI and GAM. Personal security for the JCSM| members-ini-absentia in relation to their official function at the Said Committee will be gm ranteed by both parties.
7, The Parties agreed to facilitate he work of the Henry Dunant Centre in administering in a fair and equitable manner the p rogramming and implementation of Quick Impact Rehabilitation projects for thos affected by the conflict in Aceh. Personal security for former members of the JCHA i nrelation to their official function on the Said Committee will be guaranteed by both parties.
8. The Henry Dunant Centre will explore with Exxon-Mobil the conditions required for an adequate guarantee for the safe and secure resumption and continuation of their operations in Aceh, and to report back this information.
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A JHEH/SUMATRA NATIONAL LIBERATION FRONT
P.O.BOX 30, S-H5 01 NORSBORG, SWEDEN Tel/Fax: M/S31-91275
Statement by the Acheh-Sumatra National Liberation Front (ASNLF/GAM) delegation at the Peace Talks held with the Government of Indonesia under the auspices of the Henry Dunant Centre (HDC), Gene a, June 30-July 1,2001
We welcome the decision to continu peace talks and to embark on a process of political consultation with all sections of opnmti n in Acheh.
In this respect, we would like RI t< provide guarantee.of freedom of movement and of meetings to all parties involved in this process, including international monitoring teams. We regret the unilateral decision of the Republic of Indonesia (RI) to put the Joint Security on Security Monitoring into cold storage , which could be interpreted as a lack of concern for the safety of the people of Acheh, in a s tuation of intensifying military operations arising from the implementation of the Security Operation and Law Enforcement, presidential decree of 4/200 Ion April 11,2001.
As Amnesty International confirms, [violence has escalated over the past year, and this has included the systematic targeting of human rights activist by security forces. Yet, the RI has rejected our proposal to enhance ana expand the work of the Joint Monitoring Committees, which have been severely cramped by the authorities' refusal to allow free travel, or to grant them credentials or protection of thei/ personal safety.
Unofficial estimates put the number of people killed so far this year at 900, of whom 75% are civilians. We ask that the RI to invito the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial Executions, Ms Asma Jahangir, to visit Acheh, for the purpose of advising on measures to be taken to put a stop to the killing and other atrocities against civilians. We believe hi a political solution to the conflict in Acheh, which can only be achieved through dialogue. The present level of violence and oppression, makes this task infinitely more difficult, and we call upon the international community to use their influence with Jakarta to end the SOLE and concentrate wholly on achieving a solution acceptable to the people of Acheh, through democratic means.
ACHEH/SUMATHA NATIONAL LIBERATION FRONT THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
30 July 2001
Dear Mrs. Maina,
Thank you for your very kind letter and good wishes on my re-appointment as Secretary-General.
As I prepare to embark on my second term, it is heartening indeed to know that I have your support. Your commitment to the ideals of the United Nations is a source of encouragement, reassurance and inspiration to me personally, and to all of us who work hi the Organization.
Yours sincerely,
Kofi A. Annan
Mrs. Zainab Mania National President National Council of Women's Societies, Nigeria Abuja /FROTr : PHONE NO. 5232478 fipr. 04 1996 02:46PM P2
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2nd July 2001.
His Excellency Dr. Kofi Annan Secretary - General United Nations Organisation 1 UN Plaza, New York U.S. A
My Dear Brother
SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS
It is with joy m.myjieari^nj^agtitu^ on behalf of the entirjjwpjn^n_orNigeria jo congratulate you on your worthy and meritorious reappoinftnent for a second well deserved term as U~ N. Secretary General.
We believe this is a worthy Testimony of your commitment and service to humanity. We shall celebrate your reappointment with a special prayer for more success and continued God's guidance.
Please accept our warm and sincere congratulations.
God bless always.
MRS
Zainab Maina (Mrs.) National President
Mrs. Zainab Main^ - Mationat President Hon (Dr) eolere Ketebu - Nwokoafor - 1st National Vice Prashdent, Chief (Mrs.) Hauwa Madugu - 2nd National Vice President Chief (Mrs.) Margaret Olayeml - 3rd National Vice President, Mrs. Yasmin Othman - National Secretary FROM : flGRM SYNDICflTE CHITTflGONG PHONE NO. : B8031653487 Jul. 15 2001 08:37PM PI
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Your Excellency United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan. OFI ^^^^^^fy^i^^onjon your being elected unanimously for the second term as Secretary General. We 9iTpe7^IFWl^^^ propose your name. Your rentless efforts to bring peace and harmony all over the world arc very much appreciated. You will recall 1 have participated in the Millennium World Peace Summit of Religious and Spiritual Leaders, 2000 held at the United Nation under the able leadership of Bawa Jain. 1 personally and my communities consist hundred thousand of people all over the world irrespective of various cast, creed, religion wish you a long life and good health to serve the oppressed and distressed humanity. Let Almighty God gives you courage, wisdom, strength and especially His divine power to bring peace in the whole world. I am ready to dedicate my life, if needed, to bring world peace under your able and dynamic leadership, With best regards ; Shuhzada Syed Mainuddin Ahmed AI-Hasani Wai Husaini Maizbhamtan "HEA D OF THH MAIZERIUNDAW COMMUNITY" - "MAIZEBHANDBR MAH1JL" MOKBUL SAWDAG AR 1 ,ANK,KA?ASHGOLA, P.O»CHOWKBAZAR5CHlTTA.GONCi. BANGLADESH. TI
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