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The Fall of Suharto in Indonesia

The Fall of Suharto in Indonesia

FromThe History Hour


The Fall of Suharto in Indonesia

FromThe History Hour

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Length:
51 minutes
Released:
May 26, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In 1998, the Indonesian dictator, President Suharto, resigned after 31 years in power. He stood down in the wake of nationwide demonstrations sparked by the killing of four student protestors. We hear from Bhatara Ibnu Reza, who was with one of the students when he died.



Plus, how a Pakistani theatre company took on the dictatorship of General Zia ul-Huq; the landmark Holocaust documentary Shoah; and the day lesbian protestors targeted the BBC news studio.



Photo: Students celebrate outside the Parliamentary buildings, Jakarta after Indonesian President Suharto announced his resignation. Credit: Adam Butler/PA
Released:
May 26, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

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