The Generals Come Clean
Four generals with first-hand experience of the 1998 transfer of power offer information which contradicts some parts of Habibies new book.
October 3, 2006
THEY are mentioned in a new book by former Indonesian President Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie, entitled Decisive Moments. They were some of the important players during the precarious handover of power, eight years ago.
On Friday of last week, these four generals spoke out on events which transpired at the outset of the Habibie administration. Quotes from several books complemented their explanations.
Subagyo Hadisiswoyo, 60May 1998: Army Chief of Sta
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