2003–2004 Indonesian offensive in Aceh

The 2003–2004 Indonesian offensive in Aceh against the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatists was launched on May 19, 2003, and lasted nearly one year. It followed a two-week ultimatum to GAM to accept special autonomy under Indonesian rule. It was one of the Indonesian military's largest campaigns since the 1975 invasion of East Timor. It severely disabled the rebel movement, and along with the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake brought the 30-year conflict in Aceh to an end.

2003–2004 Indonesian offensive in Aceh
Part of the Insurgency in Aceh (1976–2005)

Location of Aceh in Indonesia
DateMay 19, 2003 – May 13, 2004
Location
Aceh, Indonesia
Result Peace treaty in Helsinki; Indonesian political and military victory
Belligerents
 Indonesia Free Aceh Movement
Commanders and leaders
Megawati Sukarnoputri
Endriartono Sutarto
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono		 Hasan di Tiro
Muzakir Manaf
Abdullah Syafi'i †
Strength
42,000 5,000
Casualties and losses
Approximately 2,000 rebel fighters killed
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