The Dark Side
The violence of the Padri guerrillas has come to light. There is no need for a major revision, but it is important to add to historical facts.
October 16, 2007
THIS country has many national heroes. Most of them were born from the cauldron of guerrilla war, including those who started the Padri movement in Minangkabau, West Sumatra.
From elementary school onwards, people are taught that the Padri movement was an anti-colonial movement. Two of its main figures, Imam Bonjol and Tuanku Tambusai, are national heroes.
The information era has led to many hidden incidents coming to light. One effect that sho
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