Banned Indonesian group Gafatar says its aim is food security, not separatism

By Jewel Topsfield and Amilia Rosa
Updated January 27 2016 - 8:18pm, first published 7:28pm
The charred remains of the Gafatar settlement burned down by a local mob.   Photo: Amilia Rosa
The charred remains of the Gafatar settlement burned down by a local mob. Photo: Amilia Rosa
Former members of the Gafatar sect at a temporary evacuation camp in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, on Monday. Photo: Amilia Rosa
Former members of the Gafatar sect at a temporary evacuation camp in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, on Monday. Photo: Amilia Rosa
"We love this country": Gafatar leader Mahful Tumanurung. Photo: Amilia Rosa
"We love this country": Gafatar leader Mahful Tumanurung. Photo: Amilia Rosa
The razed Gafatar camp at Mempawah regency, West Kalimantan.  Photo: Amilia Rosa
The razed Gafatar camp at Mempawah regency, West Kalimantan. Photo: Amilia Rosa

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