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The Fight Over Four Islands Between Two Provinces

Monday, June 16, 2025

Dispute between Aceh and North Sumatra over the administration of four islands, as well as recurring haj pilgrimage confusion.

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Aceh Governor Muzakir Manaf (right), North Sumatra Governor Bobby Nasution (second from right), and Tapanuli Tengah Regent Masinton Pasaribu meet at the Aceh Governor's Office, June 4, 2025. Antara/HO-Diskominfo Sumut. tempo : 178037499757.

The Fight Over Four Islands Between Two Provinces

TENSIONS have flared between the governments of Aceh and North Sumatra over the administrative status of four islands situated along the boundary of the two provinces. The islands—Mangkir Besar, Mangkir Kecil, Lipan, and Panjang—were originally part of Aceh. However, earlier this year, the Home Affairs Ministry reassigned them to the Manduamas subdistrict in Central Tapanuli, North Su

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