BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AP) — Two men in Indonesia’s conservative Aceh province were publicly caned Thursday after an Islamic Shariah court convicted them for having sex with each other.

The amended bill brought back bad memories of Suharto-era militarism, when lines between civilian and military spheres were ...

Iskandar Ismail was born in Bireuen, Aceh, on April 7, 1983. He pursued higher education at Syiah Kuala University (USK) in ...

B ANDA ACEH, Indonesia (Reuters) - Two young Indonesian men convicted of having a same-sex relationship were publicly caned on Thursday in Aceh province, prompting calls by Amnesty International ...

At least 53 inmates escaped a prison in Aceh, Indonesia, with officials acknowledging overcapacity issues at the facility.

In Sabang, there are several tourist attractions that can be visited, some of which are beaches for diving and snorkeling.