Atjeh Green Party

Last updated
Partai Atjeh Hijau
Founded2013;10 years ago (2013)
Ideology Pancasila
Green politics
Political position Centre-left
International affiliation Global Greens (Observer) [1]

The Atjeh Green Party (Indonesian : Partai Atjeh Hijau, PAH), also known as the Aceh Greens, [2] is a regional political party in Aceh, Indonesia, that was founded in 2013. [2]

The Atjeh Greens is active and established in seven districts and cities. According to Fahmi Cherly, the party seeks to be registered by the 2024 election. [2]

The Atjeh Greens have been supported by the Australian Greens as a part of the "Australian Political Parties for Democracy Program". [3] [4]

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