However, they were intercepted and forced to flee by Indonesian military forces.
In 1979, areas previously not occupied by the Indonesian forces came under attack.
The truth commission held Indonesian forces responsible for about 70% of the violent killings.
Said to be for the use of Indonesian special forces.
The Indonesian forces are cooperating and the group is being pursued as we speak.
The Indonesian armed forces have seen significant action since their establishment in 1945.
However, despite the threat posed by Indonesian forces, ultimately they were not required.
Until last month, the police were formally part of the Indonesian armed forces.
The initiative remained with Indonesian forces as to where and when they attacked.
Those limits were imposed because of past human rights violations by the Indonesian armed forces.