Jakarta, Jan. 24 -- Minister of Home Affairs Muhammad Tito Karnavian on Saturday reaffirmed the government's commitment to accelerating the reopening of access routes and reorganizing housing in post-disaster East Aceh.

Karnavian, who serves as Head of the Task Force for the Acceleration of Post-Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction in Sumatra, made the statement during a visit to Sahraja Village, Pante Bidari Sub-district, East Aceh Regency, Aceh.

He said improved access and appropriate housing arrangements were key to restoring the social and economic life of affected communities.

"This is one of our focuses for East Aceh. On my first and second visits, I have seen progress," he said in a statement in Jakarta.

Karnavian explain...