Indonesia The Long Oppression
“Indonesia The Long Oppression” by Geoffrey L. Simons, published by Macmillan in January 2000, offers a detailed examination of Indonesia’s human rights record within the context of its historical backdrop. Spanning 289 pages, this work delves into the brutal repression faced by the Indonesian populace, highlighting the unjust legal system and pervasive corruption. It also addresses the independence movements of the East Timorese and West Papuans, providing a comprehensive overview of significant historical events, including the anti-colonialist campaign and the leadership of Sukarno and Suharto.
Readers will find an in-depth analysis of Indonesia’s tumultuous past, including the social upheaval resulting from economic collapse and the political maneuvers involving the United States and Britain. The book presents a critical perspective on the events leading to the appointment of Habibie as the third president in 1998 and the international involvement in Indonesia’s internal conflicts. With a focus on history and human rights, this edition serves as a resource for those interested in Southeast Asian studies and the complexities of Indonesia’s political landscape.
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This work profiles the appalling human rights record of modern Indonesia, against a history of the country. Brutal repression, the unjust legal system and corrupt nepotism are described, with attention to the independence struggles of the East Timorese and West Papuans. The historical survey includes the anti colonialist campaign, the role of Sukarno as first president, the Suharto decades, the 1998 appointment of Habibie as third president and the social chaos caused by economic collapse. It also describes also how the United States and Britain plotted anti Sukarno “coups”, supported 1960s massacres and protected the despotic Suharto regime.
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