Local rebel forces, called G.A.M. have been fighting for freedom here for over 25 years.
In response, the Indonesian government has flooded Aceh with troops, determined to hold power. They fear that if Aceh successfully breaks away, other parts of this vast and varied nation will follow. Aceh?s richness in natural resources and strategic location makes it a prize both sides are willing to fight for.
We came to here to find out more about this conflict that has ravaged the country side and shows no sign of ending.
Reports have painted Aceh as a hot spot for religious extremism, and the G.A.M. rebels as Al Qaeda?like militants. Could the region become a new Afghanistan under the Taliban?
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