Canadian singer Neil Young might croon a rebellious anthem that “Hey hey, my my, rock 'n’ roll will never die,” but in Indonesia’s Aceh province, the musical art form’s lifestyle is under serious attack. (complete news..)

The Forestry Ministry has promised an “intensive probe” into a controversial permit issued by Aceh Governor Irwandi Yusuf for a pristine, wildlife-rich forest to be razed and replaced by a palm oil plantation. (complete news..)

The man known as Indonesia's "green governor" chases the roar of illegal chainsaws through plush jungles in his own Jeep. He goes door-to-door to tell families it's in their interest to keep trees standing. (complete news..)

Aceh is scheduled to hold elections for governor, and for most district head and mayor positions, on 16 February 2012. These elections, which should be a crowning achievement of Aceh’s peace process, are going ahead in a state of great legal uncertainty and political tension. There have been three Constitutional Court challenges so far (complete news..)

The Saman dance from Aceh has joined batik, wayang, and angklung as Indonesian’s contribution to UNESCO’s list of intangible world heritage as announced in Bali Thursday, November 24, 2011. (complete news..)