The Free Aceh Movement (GAM) is loosing its own strength after a junior commander overseeing Lingie Simpang Gajah area in Aceh Tengah regency gave himself up to military authority in Jambi's regency of Batanghari. "The commander, Abdullah alias Asmadi, surrendered on Thursday at about 9 a.m. and pledged his allegiance to the republic," commander of Batanghari Military District, Lt. Col. Sarum, told reporters on Friday. "Abdullah received military training in Libya and is one of the most wanted GAM figures in Jambi. He is the subordinate of Musa and Marzuki who were captured on June 19." Sarum said that Abdullah had been in Jambi since 2001 and worked as a forklift operator at a local timber company, PT Loka Rahayu.
| Interesting, about him getting training in Libya... |
Also on Thursday, Jambi Provincial Police captured another GAM figure, Muhtar, who is responsible for information and communication affairs. |