Aceh (pronounced [ʔaˈtɕɛh], generally anglicized as /ˈɑːtʃeɪ/) is a special region (Indonesian: daerah istimewa) of Indonesia, located on the northern tip of the island of Sumatra. Its first full name: Aceh Darussalam (1205–1959) was given by Sultan Meurah Johan Syah bin Adi Genali of Lingga Gayo. Then, Daerah Istimewa Aceh (1959–2001), Nanggroë Aceh Darussalam (2001–2009) and Aceh (2009–Present). Past spellings of its name include Acheh, Atjeh a...
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Events:
- Insurgency in Aceh ,
- 2003–2004 Indonesian offensive in Aceh ,
- 2003 Aceh New Year's Eve bombing ,
- Attack on Quallah Battoo ,
- Aceh War
Also known as:
- Aceh War,
- Nanggröe Aceh Darussalam,
- Daerah Istimewa Aceh,
- Propinsi Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam,
- Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam,
- Daerah Istimewa Atjeh,
- Propinsi Atjeh,
- Achin
