On May 16, 2003, the government stated that the offer of autonomy was the final concession it would make to GAM, and the rejection of the ultimatum would lead to military operations against the movement.
Pada 16 Mei 2003, pemerintah menegaskan bahwa otonomi khusus tersebut merupakan tawaran terakhir untuk GAM, dan penolakan terhadap ultimatum tersebut akan menyebabkan operasi militer terhadap GAM.