Amid Tsunami Relief, Hopes of Indonesian Peace Talks

NPR | By Michael Sullivan

Published January 19, 2005 at 12:00 AM EST

The crisis caused by the tsunami in Aceh Province, Indonesia raises the possibility of opening peace talks between the government and separatist rebels. A government spokesman in Jakarta suggested talks could begin before the end of the month.

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