The twentieth anniversary of the Helsinki MoU in 2025 produced a series of academic forums, policy discussions, international commemorations and book launches in Banda Aceh. UIN Ar-Raniry, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Kesbangpol Aceh, the Aceh Reintegration Agency and the Aceh Government hosted debates on the meaning of peace, the fate of the UUPA, the special autonomy fund, justice for victims and Aceh’s future. Two collective books, 20 Tahun Damai RI–GAM and Dua Dekade Damai Aceh, gathered the voices of academics and activists. The common thread was agreement that Aceh’s peace has held but is not finished.