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East Timor rebels agree to disarm

June 16, 2006
"Every weapon we have been issued, we will hand over"
- Major Reinado

East Timor - The leader of East Timor's rebels has promised to begin handing weapons to foreign peacekeepers.

Alfredo Reinado said he would comply with a request from President Xanana Gusmao, to whom he has pledged loyalty.

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