Indonesian forces clash with rebels in Aceh province
The military says it has killed 15 Free Aceh Movement (GAM) fighters since the offensive began, while GAM has estimated 20 civilians have been killed by the operation. No independent confirmation was available.
Indonesia, which has tried and failed to defeat the rebels many times before, has built up its forces to 45,000 troops and police in the province with more to come. Commanders have said they hoped the campaign would take no longer than six months.
