Banda Aceh
There's No Such Thing as New Year's Eve In This Indonesian City
The party's always canceled in Banda Aceh.
What It's Like to Date in a Place Where Even Sitting Too Close is Illegal
Young couples need to keep their relationships secret and an eye out for the Sharia police in Indonesia's Aceh province.
Sharia's Lash: Gay Men Caned Before Thousands in Aceh
VICE News was on the ground in Banda Aceh as Sharia officials caned two men after they were caught having sex.
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Crowds cheered as gay men were caned dozens of times in Indonesia
The couple was arrested after neighborhood vigilantes broke into their room and recorded them having sex.
What It’s Like to Grow Up in Banda Aceh
Some people call Aceh "the Saudi Arabia of Indonesia," but this couldn't be further from the truth.
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An Indonesian City Wants a Curfew, but Only for Teenage Girls
In a quest for morality, Banda Aceh is discussing night curfews for girls to prevent "bad behavior."
Sumatra, Three Years After the Tsunami
Photos from the heart of the 2004 tsunami devastation, three years into recovery.
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