JAKARTA, 31 July 2002 - The military and police in Aceh are anticipating a mass strike during the celebration of Independence Day on Aug. 17 in the restive province. Police chief Insp. Gen. Yusuf Manggabarani told a media conference the security personnel had heard rumors of a mass strike circulating in the westernmost province. "Although it's only a rumor, we are ready to anticipate any strike call and ask the people not to be easily provoked," Yusuf said on Tuesday.
He said security troops would maintain order and peace ahead of the national celebration, so that there would be no reason for people to stop their activities. Yusuf asserted there would be no deployment of reinforcements in connection with the Independence Day celebration. Provincial military spokesman Lt. Col. Firdaus, who accompanied Yusuf during the media meeting, called on Aceh residents to hoist the red and white flag in observance of the national day.

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