Feelings mixed on Indonesia's end to Aceh martial law

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(Reuters) - There were few signs of joy in
Indonesia's rebellious Aceh province on
Friday, a day after Jakarta decided to end
military rule there but continue operations
against separatist rebels.

Residents of Banda Aceh, the provincial
capital, had mixed feelings about the move,
saying the top priority should remain security
while expressing concern about the continued
heavy military presence.

"What Acehnese need right now is security.
What's the use of an operation if people don't
feel secure," said Ramadhan, who sells
cooking pots in the city's central market.

"For little people like us, if it's secure then
that is enough," he said.

Reuters