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Aceh

British

/ ˈaːtʃeɪ /

noun

an autonomous region of N Indonesia, in N Sumatra; mountainous with rain forests; scene of separatist conflict since the later 1990s; coastal areas suffered badly in the Indian Ocean tsunami of December 2004. Capital: Banda Aceh. Pop: 3 930 905 (2000). Area: 55 392 sq km (21 381 sq miles)

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Provincial authorities have reached out to the United Nations for support, with the Aceh governor declaring he welcomes help "from anyone, anywhere".

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2025

In Aceh Tamiang, one of the hardest-hit areas of Indonesia, survivors described villages being entirely swept away by fast-moving deluges.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025

In Indonesia's Aceh, one of the worst-affected regions, residents told AFP that survivors who could afford to were stockpiling supplies.

From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025

A shipment of 12 tonnes of food from the group aboard an Indonesian navy vessel was due to arrive in Aceh on Tuesday.

From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025

Indonesia has been dealing with armed separatist movements in Aceh and in Papua.

From The 2005 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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