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Sukarno and the PKI Collapse in Indonesia's 1965 Coup
The second part of Seymour Toppings series traces the Sept 30 1965 movement in Indonesia, detailing Aidit's capture and execution near Solo, the PKI's rise and purge, Sukarno's role, and Suharto's army takeover. It notes the unclear specifics of Aidit's death and the broader political fallout for Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sukarno
Indonesia
Seymour Topping
N. Y. Times
Southeast Asia
New York Times
Jakarta
Aidit
Solo
Java
Dipa Nusantara Aidit
Partai Komunis Indonesia
PKI
Asia
Viet Nam
China
United States
Dr. Subandrio
Peking
Moscow
Greater
Subandrio
Omar Dhani
Air Force
Council of Generals
Sumitro
East Java
Jogjakarta
Central Java
Halim
Sumatra
Hatim
Pemuda Rakyat
Sujono
Supardjo
Revolutionary Council
Pat Supardjo
Col. Untung
Nasution
Merdeka Square
Untung
Suharto
Strategic Army Reserve
Bogar
Pranoto Reksoadmodjo
Pranoto
Katamso
Sugigsono
Nasakom
Central
Semarang
Bajalal
Njoto
Mohammed H. Lukman
Njono
Peris Parede