Indonesia’s Government Retaliates Against a Failed Communist Coup
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History II: Human Rights Series
- Categories: Government and Politics, Social Issues, Reform, and Protest, Military History, Terrorism
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Communism, Communists, Dictatorships, Dictators, Tyrants, Human Rights, Civil Wars, Coups, Violence
- Curriculum: Asian History
- Geographical Location: Indonesia, Southeast Asia
- Date: September 30, 1965
Article abstract: The Indonesian military came to dominate all aspects of Indonesian life after it successfully defeated the communist coup of September 30, 1965.
Summary of Event
After gaining independence from the Dutch in 1949, Indonesia embarked on a program to establish itself as a nation. The formative years, 1949 to 1955, saw a chaotic political situation with numerous political parties vying for seats in the National Assembly and no party having a majority to form a government. Added to the political chaos were inflation, foreign divestments...
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