A look at how democracy in Aceh has evolved 20 years after peace deal
Aug 15 marks 20 years since a peace deal between the Free Aceh Movement and Indonesia's central government ended an armed insurgency that claimed more than 15,000 lives. Aceh now enjoys special autonomy and is also the only region in the country permitted to form local political parties. Saifulbahri Ismail examines how democracy in the province has evolved.
Aug 15 marks 20 years since a peace deal between the Free Aceh Movement and Indonesia's central government ended an armed insurgency that claimed more than 15,000 lives. Aceh now enjoys special autonomy and is also the only region in the country permitted to form local political parties. Saifulbahri Ismail examines how democracy in the province has evolved.