Aceh province

Dozens hospitalised in Indonesia's Aceh province as thick haze spreads

Young children lie in hospital in Aceh province, Indonesia, as thick smoke caused by forest fires forces dozens of people to be treated for lung infections.

Jul 26, 2017, 17:34 PM IST

Two men publicly caned in Indonesia for having gay sex

Aceh province is the only part of Indonesia that implements Islamic law. 

May 23, 2017, 09:03 AM IST

Indonesia marks tsunami 12 years ago with prayers

Indonesia sits on the Pacific "Ring of Fire", where the meeting of continental plates causes strong seismic activity and is frequently hit by earthquakes.

Dec 26, 2016, 13:07 PM IST

Indonesia earthquake: 84,000 people displaced, 100 killed and many injured in Aceh province

The shallow quake last week killed more than 100 people and injured many more when it struck Aceh province, one of the areas worst affected by the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004.

Dec 13, 2016, 17:06 PM IST

Shocking! Elderly Christian woman caned for selling alcohol in Indonesia

A shocking video about an elderly Christian woman being publicly thrashed for selling alcohol, which is banned under the Muslim Sharia law in Indonesia, has come to fore.

Apr 14, 2016, 12:21 PM IST

Strict Indonesian province canes non-Muslim for selling booze

More than 90 percent of Indonesians describe themselves as Muslim, but the vast majority practise a moderate form of the faith.

Apr 13, 2016, 09:53 AM IST