Indonesia Extends Martial Law in Unsettled Province From: The Washington Post | Date: November 4, 2003| Author: Alan Sipress | Copyright 2003 The Washington Post. This material is published under license from the Washington Post.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Washington Post.Copyright information

President Megawati Sukarnoputri's cabinet decided Monday to extend martial law in Aceh, the country's westernmost province , where government forces have been fighting separatist rebels since May, when peace talks broke down and emergency rule was declared.

While Megawati initially promised that martial law would last only six months, senior military officers have said repeatedly they intend to continue their campaign beyond the Nov. 19 deadline.

At least 40,000 security forces...