| Name assigned by coder: |
no
|
| PGM ID Number: |
343
|
| Country: |
Indonesia |
| Date formed: |
Jan. 1, 2001 |
| Details of Formation: |
As part of the autonomy deal to stop the seccession war, Aceh was given the right to apply Sharia Law in full in Aceh. The all-male Sharia Police emerged, paid by the Aceh govt. and acting as a parrallel police force, is armed with canes which it uses to distribute 'justice'. |
| Date dissolved: |
Unknown |
| Details of Termination: |
still active |
| Successor group(s): |
none
|
| Private Military Company? |
no |
| Government Relation: |
type2 |
| Government Link(s): |
sub-national government
|
| Training and Equipment |
yes |
| Shared Information and Joint Operations |
yes |
| Shared personnel |
no information |
| Types of Material Support: |
domestic government
|
| State Sponsor(s): |
none
|
| Other Connection(s): |
|
| Membership: |
religious
|
| Location: |
Aceh |
| Force Strength: |
[70,
unknown] |
| Target(s): |
civilians
|
| Purpose(s): |
intimidation of civilians
|
| Other Information: |
to find and punish those drinking, gambling, engaging in carnal activities or dressing improperly. AKA Wilayatul Hisbah |
