The alternative to war; Aceh's election.(Aceh's hopeful election) From: The Economist (US) | Date: December 16, 2006 | COPYRIGHT 2006 Economist Newspaper Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

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A landmark in the peace process

INDONESIA'S province of Aceh, once a byword for the intractability of conflict, is witnessing one of the world's most successful peace processes. That process passed an important milestone on December 11th, when voters went to the polls for the first direct elections for the provincial governor and 19 of the 21 district chiefs.

Sixteen months ago the region on the northern tip of Sumatra was mired in ...