Women join pro-independence gurrillas in Aceh

Women join pro-independence gurrillas in Aceh

ACEH, Indonesia - Women join guerrillas of the anti-Indonesia, pro-independence group, the Free Aceh Movement, in Aceh, a special province of Indonesia. Photo shows the women holding rifles and marching. Their reasons for joining the fighters vary. Some accuse Indonesian soldiers of rape and murder. (2nd of 6-photo series)

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  • 1999/7/29 00:00:00
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  • Kyodo / Kyodo News Images
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