Events tagged with "september 30 movement"

Historical Events tagged with "september 30 movement"

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Politics & Government

Assassination of Indonesian Army Generals

September 30th, 1965 59 years ago

In 1965, six Indonesian Army generals were assassinated by the September 30 Movement, a group that aimed to seize power. The killings were blamed on the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI), which led to widespread violence against suspected leftists. This event became a pivotal moment in Indonesia's political history, resulting in a violent anti-communist purge throughout the country.