Last Updated: Monday, 18 July, 2005, 15:13 GMT 16:13 UK
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Hopes and fears for Aceh peace deal By Rachel Harvey BBC News, Jakarta
The deal struck between the Indonesian government and the separatist rebels of the Free Aceh Movement at the weekend has been met with a mixture of hope, relief, caution and some nervousness.
Both sides want to give a fresh start to Aceh's new generation It is generally agreed that what is now on the table represents the best chance of a durable peace in the province since the conflict began 29 years ago.
But there have been so many false hopes in the past that few in Aceh will be convinced until all the guns in the province fall silent.
The details of the agreement are not being made public until the eight-page document is formally signed on 15 August.
But it seems that all major issues have been covered.