KTP (identity card)

From: Malaysian student
Category: Acheh Tsunami
Date: 01/03/05

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SMS message from a Malaysian student who joins a group of Achehnese friends from the International Islamic University, Kuala Lumpur, now traveling by bus from Medan to Lhok Seumawe (copied as is):

"During journey, 3 roadblocks. At first TNI asked from lady not having ktp (identity card), Rp. 250 000. She gave 100 000. They ignored me.

Translated from an SMS from a GAM guerilla:

TNI battalion 144 based at Lueng Putu, Bandar Baru, Pidie, using Mortar Split 80 mm & Rockets 105 bombarded our position for 2 consecutive days, while Battalion 515 based at Tiro, Pidie taking food supplies from local villagers.End of report.