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Event war East Asia

Aceh Insurgency (GAM)

1976 CE – 2005 CE

Three-decade separatist conflict in Sumatra's Aceh province, ending only after the 2004 tsunami devastated both sides and led to the Helsinki peace accord.

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Conflict · East Asia

Aceh Insurgency (GAM)

1976 CE – 2005 CE

Three-decade separatist conflict in Sumatra's Aceh province, ending only after the 2004 tsunami devastated both sides and led to the Helsinki peace accord.

Standing in 1976 CE

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