Indonesia, Aceh rebels sign peace accord

GENEVA, Switzerland - Indonesia's chief negotiator Wiryono Sastrohandoyo (L, front) shakes hands with Zaini Abdullah, chief representative of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels Dec. 9 in Geneva after signing a peace accord to end their 26-year conflict.

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