The Indonesian genocide is one of the largest and most unknown genocides after the Second World War. The denial of this genocide was planned since the beginning. As General Suharto who instigated the mass murders, mass imprisonment, persecution, forced disappearances and other crimes against humanity committed in 1965-66 and during many years thereafter remained in power until 1998 it is the army version of history that had dominated in Indonesia. Until now the army version of this genocide is widely believed in the country, in spite of many publications and other forms of evidence which question this version.
Truth finding is still discredited or prohibited, the many mass graves are not opened, and the many millions of direct victims and their family members are still living with stigma.
With this website we aim to contribute to the many ongoing efforts at truth finding about this crucial episode in Indonesian history. This is important for Indonesia itself, for a country that does not know its past cannot learn from it. It is also important for world history, for understanding of this genocide helps us understand the ramifications of this form of violence.
Our major goal is to advocate for the recognition of the ‘events of 1965’ as a genocide, both within Indonesia and internationally. This website will then provide tools to help lobby for the recognition of this genocide both for national and international human rights bodies.
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