Why did Indonesia gain independence?

The Dutch ruled Indonesia until the Japenese invasion and subsequent occupation in 1942. This occupation encouraged the Indonesian independence movement, who sought freedom from years of colonial rule. After the Japanese surrendered in 1945, Indonesia was declared independent by Sukarno, the country’s first president.

Why did Japan come to Indonesia?

The Japanese occupied the archipelago in order, like their Portuguese and Dutch predecessors, to secure its rich natural resources. To feed Japan’s war machine, large amounts of petroleum, scrap iron, and other raw materials had to be imported from foreign sources.

Why did Indonesia invade East Timor in 1975?

Asia portal. The Indonesian invasion of East Timor, known in Indonesia as Operation Lotus (Indonesian: Operasi Seroja), began on 7 December 1975 when the Indonesian military invaded East Timor under the pretext of anti-colonialism.

How did Indonesia respond to the invasion of bauau?

On the morning of December 7, Indonesia responded by initiating a naval bombardment of the city of Dili, followed by landings of paratroopers from the air and of marines on the beaches. On December 10, a second invasion force captured the second largest city, Baucau.

Was America involved in the Indonesian purge against communism?

General Suharto being sworn into the Indonesian Cabinet by President Sukarno on July 29, 1966. ( AP) A trove of newly declassified diplomatic cables reveals a surprising degree of American involvement in a brutal anti-communist purge in Indonesia half-a-century ago.

Did the US encourage the Indonesian Army to go after the PKI?

“It’s easy for American commentators to fall into that approach, but the U.S. was part and parcel of the operation, strategizing with the Indonesian army and encouraging them to go after the PKI.”