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Ondanks oproep tot matiging: Indonesische leger op communistenjacht (Despite appeal for moderation, army hunts communists)
Despite appeal for moderation, army hunts communists
De Nieuwe Limburger, 11 Oct 1965 (ANP/UPI/AFP): despite Sukarno's call for moderation, the army starts a nationwide drive against the PKI. On Saturday a Muslim crowd plundered the houses of Aidit and Njoto and the Gerwani building; about 2,000 arrests near Jakarta; 44 parties demand a PKI ban. Early report of attacks on Gerwani premises.
De Nieuwe Limburger, 11 Okt 1965 (ANP/UPI/AFP): meski Sukarno menyerukan moderasi, tentara memulai gerakan nasional melawan PKI. Pada Sabtu massa Muslim menjarah rumah Aidit dan Njoto serta gedung Gerwani; sekitar 2.000 penangkapan di sekitar Jakarta; 44 partai menuntut PKI dilarang. Laporan awal serangan terhadap kantor Gerwani.
“"...a large crowd of Muslims, who plundered the house of communist leader Aidit, his close associate Njoto and the building of the communist women's organisation 'Gerwani'."”
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