Indonesia unmoved by expressions of remorse, apology by Dutch PM over its independence linked violence

Mohd Noor Merican, Ahmad Murad (2023) Indonesia unmoved by expressions of remorse, apology by Dutch PM over its independence linked violence. New Straits Times.

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Abstract

LAST week, on June 16, the Jakarta Post reported that the Netherlands had finally recognised Aug 17, 1945 as Indonesia's official Independence Day. However, Indonesia's former colonisers still insist that the legal transfer of sovereignty took place some four years later, on Dec. 27, 1949, "and that the recognition will not change any pre-existing legal conditions". The newspaper cited Dutch Prime Minister, Mark Rutte, as stating that Amsterdam has "completely and unconditionally" acknowledged 1945 as the year marking Jakarta's independence – the first admission of its kind after 78 years.

Item Type:	Article (Newspaper)
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > B Philosophy (General) J Political Science > JF Political institutions (General) J Political Science > JZ International relations
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ISTAC)
Depositing User:	PROF. DR. AHMAD MURAD MOHD NOOR MERICAN
Date Deposited:	14 May 2024 09:21
Last Modified:	14 May 2024 09:21
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/112189

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