Bands in Celebes: East Indonesia cabinet releases arrested persons including Salawati Daud
Aneta report in De Vrije Pers (22 Apr 1950) that the East Indonesia cabinet decided to release all arrested persons in the Masamba, Kakas, Rembigen and Tondano affairs, including Mrs. Salawati Daud, while discussing armed band attacks in South Sulawesi and APRIS operations under Maj. Pieters and Col. Kawilarang.
Armed gangs operate in East Indonesia
Java-Bode, 22 Apr 1950, p. 2: the NIT cabinet decides to release those arrested over the Masamba, Kakas, Remboken and Tondano affairs, including Salawati Daud, while armed gangs attack posts in South Sulawesi; Major Pieters says APRIS will suppress them. Same text as the Indische Courant item.
Cabinet meets (NIT cabinet decides on release, including Salawati Daud)
Het Nieuwsblad voor Sumatra (24 Apr 1950, p.1): the NIT cabinet, discussing the situation after APRIS troops arrived, decided to release all those arrested in the Masamba, Kakas, Rembigen and Tondano affairs, among them Mrs Salawati Daud. It also discussed armed bands outside APRIS in South Sulawesi.
Armed bands operating in East Indonesia
Indische Courant voor Nederland, 29 Apr 1950, p. 1: the NIT cabinet decides to release all detainees from the Masamba, Kakas, Rembigen and Tondano affairs, including Salawati Daud, while armed gangs attack police posts and prisons in South Sulawesi; APRIS Major Pieters threatens military administration.