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Amnesty: MoU between the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the Free Aceh Movement

Implementations

Amnesty – 2005

As soon as the MoU was signed, the Indonesian government discussed amnesty for Aceh’s GAM rebels. It was reported that the government leaders met with the members of the House of Representatives for the approval of amnesty.¹

As planned, the amnesty was announced on 30 August 2005 by a presidential decree. The general amnesty restored the social, political, economic and other rights of GAM leaders and members.²

“Indonesian lawmakers discuss amnesty for nearly 1,500 Aceh rebels,” Deutsche Presse-Agentur, August 24, 2005.
“Indonesia announces amnesty for Aceh rebels,” Agence France Presse, August 30, 2005.

Amnesty – 2006

The amnesty provision of the accord was implemented in 2005. No further development on this topic is available.