Indonesia launches major military offensive against rebels

Tuesday, May 20, 2003

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia -- Indonesia launched a major military offensive Monday against separatist rebels in a northwest province -- firing rockets, parachuting troops and landing marines after peace talks collapsed and martial law was imposed.

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