Atjeh is a mineral rich part of the Javan Empire . . . er, Indonesia. It has oil and gas and is the source of Sumatran coffee. Like Irian Jaya (West Papua, i.e. New Guinea), the wealth generated by the province is appropriated by the Javans and very little is returned to the provinces. Atjeh produces 11% of Indonesia's wealth, but gets only .035% of government spending.
According to NPR this morning, the last time the Javans attacked the Atjeh rebels, 10,000 people died, most of them non-combatants. 25,000 soldiers (with embedded reporters) and 15 warships have been sent to Atjeh.
According to NPR this morning, the last time the Javans attacked the Atjeh rebels, 10,000 people died, most of them non-combatants. 25,000 soldiers (with embedded reporters) and 15 warships have been sent to Atjeh.
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