The International Committee of the Red Cross ( ICRC ) announced Expressing_publicly that approximately 250 civilians were killed Killing .

After lengthy negotiations Communication the ICRC secured an agreement for the release Releasing of the remaining hostages on 8 May .

The ICRC removed Removing itself from the negotiations and stated Statement that the Indonesian Army was no longer bound by an agreement not to engage Participation in combat Hostile_encounter with the hostage takers .

The JNA subsequently refused Agree_or_refuse_to_act the ICRC access to the hospital despite the agreement and removed Removing approximately 300 people from its premises .