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Latest Updates
- Case study report - Peace without justice? The Helsinki peace process in Aceh, by Edward Aspinall - April 2008
- Aceh Monitoring Mission (AMM)
- Opinion - War-torn Aceh must turn tragedy into hope - 11 April 2005
Introduction
Since 1976, the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) has been fighting for an independent state in Aceh, Indonesia. The conflict has raged on and off during this time and more than 12,000 people have been killed, thousands displaced, and homes, schools and public facilities destroyed.
In 1999, the HD Centre initiated the first ever dialogue process between the Government of the Republic of Indonesia (GOI) and the leadership of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM). From 2000 to 2003, the HD Centre was officially responsible for facilitating the peace process between representatives from both sides.
read moreActivities
- Support to the parties after the December 2004 Tsunami
On 26 December 2004, a devastating tsunami destroyed Aceh's western coastline and much of the capital Banda Aceh. more - Tokyo Joint Council
In April 2003, faced with a general deterioration in the security situation in Aceh and the problems in implementing the demilitarization plan, a Joint Council (JC) was called upon. More
Statements & Agreements
11 April 2005
Opinion - War-torn Aceh must turn tragedy into hope
21 October 2003
HD Centre Press statement
18 May 2003
HD Centre Press statement
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