Inside Indonesia's hidden war on Aceh

Press release: Peace Action Wellington

20 November, 2003





William Nessen (Freelance Journalist) talks about his experiences in Aceh including 

video footage.



Wednesday, 26 November

6-30pm to 8pm at Turnbull House,

Bowen Street

Wellington

Cost: koha



William Nessen spent 6 weeks behind the lines with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and 

40 days in an Indonesian jail. He barely escaped with his life from covering a conflict 

that is officially barred to all but Government approved and 'embedded' journalists'. 

Hundreds have died in Aceh since the May 19 imposition of martial law by the Indonesian 

Government and thousands have been displaced - but world is blind to the ongoing suffering.



For more information go to http://www.converge.org.nz/pma/billyn.htm, or contact Peace 

Action Wellington, peacewellington@hotmail.com.



ENDS

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