Know Acehnese Come, Abu Sayyaf Shame Receive Ransom Money

"I was not surprised when Mr. Kivlan Zein has a role in the release of hostages Indonesian seafarers in the Philippines. She was great. Negotiators great. I've seen him direct role about 20 years ago! ''The statement affirmed Republika former senior journalist, Teguh Setiawan, who is now wandered. He recounted his experience 20 years ago when assigned several times to the Philippines, mainly covering the conflict in the southern Philippines islands, known as the Bangsamoro territory."All elements of guns within the Philippine archipelago all know Kivlan. He was so revered there. I know a variety of important people in the region, such as the Sultan of Sulu to Nur Misuari who offered Kivlan married with one daughter, but Kivlan declined. In fact, the existence of bids it signifies so high or honorable position of a Kivlan Zein who led the Islamic Conference Organization peacekeepers serving in the southern Philippines, '' said Teguh when contacted Republika.co.id, Monday (2/5).Teguh later recounted that he and his son who is also a journalist had called Kivlan overnight. At that time, Kivlan was in the residence of the Governor of Sulu. Teguh Kivlan just listening to talk with his son."Call upon the waffle. On the sidelines of the talks had been halted for a moment when there was a shot in. My son asked, whether it was shot AK-47 assault rifle? And the answer Kivlan with a laugh," Yeah, so what? '' 'He said.From his conversations were heard along with Kivlan, known to no ransom was paid. In fact, Kivlan as representative of the company that was carrying the money they ask for."Apparently, when met, there are some officials who knew Abu Sayyaf forces Kivlan. Well, then it was not so ransom given because they refused to accept that he knew Mr. Kivlan who came to negotiate, '' he said.Knowing the fact that, once again said Teguh was not too surprised. Therefore, Kivlan did have high qualifications as a negotiatormilitary.'' And, in the field, namely in the area of ​​conflict, I can see how Kivlan so respected, both as a commando, the leader of peacekeepers, as well as a reliable military negotiator, '' he said.When asked about their party's political elite were busy claiming services over the hostage release, Teguh just complain and speak wryly."Never mind, it was definitely Mr. Kivlan has an important role. It's certainly not the role of a party official who is currently busy this claim it. Emangnya who is he? There are no members of Abu Sayyaf forces who know him, '' said Teguh, laughing out loud when called No officials a busy party claims that he played a major role in the liberation of hostages.Apparently, not enough to be interviewed, Teguh also wrote memories together Kivlan when the week is in the southern Philippines. With the style of personality is quiet and sometimes joking, Teguh write the experience as follows.I do not feel strange to hear Kivlan Zen is involved in the negotiations the release of 10 citizens who were held hostage Abu Sayyaf.In 1996, after signing a peace treaty Islamic Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) and the Government of the Philippines in Malacanang Palace, I and other journalists visited Indonesia to Mindanao.Air Force plane landed d General Santos City. We walked to Cotabato, followed by flying to 


Zamboanga.But my departure was delayed because of the time it had to give the seat to the top brass of the MNLF. I set off the next morning.After staying overnight in a hotel in Cotabato, I went on a trip with a small plane; berpenumpang two people, to Zamboanga. In this city I met Kivlan Zen, who was then commander of the peacekeeping forces IOC - which is tasked with monitoring the ceasefire.There I saw directly Pak Kivlan ability to lead negotiations. He knew almost all the leaders of the MNLF, Nur Misuari family, and has lines of communication with other groups. He expertly negotiate with anyone.Mr. Kivlan others drove Nur Misuari to Jolo, capital of Sulu province, to run for governor of the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). The journey starts from Zamboanga toward Basilan.After the Friday prayers and lunch in Basilan, proceed to Jolo (read: holo). In this city, Nur Misuari to meet supporters and campaigning.One thing that I never forget Mr. Kivlan was when she complained about having held Nur Misuari married one child number one MNLF it."I have a headache. Over time here, I was told to marry the son of Nur Misuari," he told me and other reporters