Calang Samalanga, an official representative from Aceh, has just confirmed statements made earlier this evening by an anonymous source from the Free Aceh Movement with regard to discussion between Aceh and the Indonesian government. The statements called for Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to meet with Irwandi Yusuf in Aceh to discuss an "urgent situation." Said situation implied an impending collapse of the Aceh government.
According to Samalanga, "we will only meet in Aceh. This is nonnegotiable."
"We have security under control," Samalanga said. "There is absolutely no need for Indonesian military involvement."
Samalanga also said the talks must occur "as soon as possible."
The Jakarta Post Online will continue to follow developments on the issue.
