Jakarta Backs Away From Announced Suspension Of Military Ties With Australia

January 05 2017

Indonesia

After 24 hours, Indonesia authorities have backtracked from reports that it would suspend all military cooperation with Australia, reports the Perth Now (Australia).

Indonesian military officials on Wednesday announced it was halting all military cooperation over offensive training materials seen at a special operations base in Perth in November. The move was said to have been made without consulting the civilian government.

On Thursday, Indonesian Security Minister Wiranto,...

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