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FRUS 1964-68, vol. XXVI, Doc. 149: Intelligence Memorandum, The Upheaval in Indonesia (6 October 1965)
FRUS 1964-68 vol. XXVI, doc. 149: Intelligence memorandum, The Upheaval in Indonesia (6 October 1965)
FRUS 1964-68 vol. XXVI, doc. 149: CIA/OCI Intelligence Memorandum 'The Upheaval in Indonesia' (6 Oct 1965). Describes the 30 September Movement, Suharto's takeover and Sukarno's manoeuvres, and says GERWANI (the 'Communist women's front group') was reportedly involved. Quotes Suharto's 4 Oct statement that an area near the well was an air-force training site for Pemuda Rakjat and Gerwani volunteers; notes no evidence yet of who fired.
FRUS 1964-68 jld. XXVI, dok. 149: Memorandum Intelijen CIA/OCI 'Pergolakan di Indonesia' (6 Okt 1965). Menguraikan Gerakan 30 September, pengambilalihan Suharto, dan manuver Sukarno; menyebut GERWANI ('organisasi front wanita Komunis') dilaporkan terlibat. Mengutip pernyataan Suharto 4 Okt bahwa area dekat sumur dipakai Angkatan Udara melatih sukarelawan Pemuda Rakjat dan Gerwani.
“Suharto said an area near the well 'had been used as an air force training center for volunteers from Pemuda Rakjat... and GERWANI (the Communist women's organization)' (para. 10, p. 313).”
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