Separatists and Soldiers Accused of Killings
A U.S. human rights group accused both Indonesian troops and separatist rebels of unlawful killings and other rights abuses in the northwestern province of Aceh.
In a 40-page report, New York-based Human Rights Watch said the Indonesian government “has failed utterly” to control the security forces, which have been blamed for the majority of atrocities in the 26-year war.
The watchdog group also blamed the rebels for unlawful killings and detentions and for forcing the departure of migrant workers.
“There is no question that both sides have been responsible for the unlawful killings as well as other abuses,” said Sydney Jones, Asia director of Human Rights Watch.
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