Police to withdraw officers from Poso
Jkt Post, February 15, 2007

JAKARTA: Citing improved security conditions in Poso, Central Sulawesi, National Police chief Gen. Sutanto said the non-organic police force would be withdrawn from the conflict-torn region.
Sutanto said that there was no reason for the police to maintain a large numbers in Poso as calm had once again returned to the region.
"All main suspects have been arrested and Poso is now safe and the withdrawal will be carried out soon," Sutanto told reporters after a cabinet meeting Wednesday.
However, Sutanto said no target was set as to when the non-organic police personnel would be completely withdrawn from Poso. "I leave details on the matter to the Central Sulawesi police chief," he said.
Sutanto declined to give details as to whether an anti-terror squad deployed in the area would also be withdrawn. -- JP