DI/TII Sulawesi Selatan

Summary

The script recounts the early rebellions in South Sulawesi led by Lieutenant Colonel Kahar Muzakkar, initially fueled by dissatisfaction among former guerrilla fighters with the government's policies on forming a republic army and demobilization. Muzakkar, a commander during the independence war, was assigned to resolve issues with the South Sulawesi Guerrilla Command (KGSS). However, he demanded the KGSS be integrated into the military as the Brigade Hasanuddin, which was rejected by the government. This led to his rebellion, which declared itself part of the Islamic State of Indonesia under Kartosuwiryo. The rebellion lasted until 1965, when Muzakkar was killed in an ambush, ending the uprising.

Takeaways

• 😐 The script discusses the early rebellions in South Sulawesi under the leadership of Lieutenant Colonel Kahar Muzakkar.
• 🤔 The initial cause of the rebellions was dissatisfaction among former guerrilla fighters with the government's policies on forming the Republic's army and the demobilization in South Sulawesi.
• 🏰 Kahar Muzakkar had a history of fighting in Java during the independence war and was a commander of the South Sulawesi command group based in Yogyakarta.
• 📜 After the recognition of sovereignty in 1949, Muzakkar was assigned to his home region to help resolve issues regarding the South Sulawesi guerrilla command (KGSS).
• 🙅 Kahar Muzakkar demanded that the KGSS not be disbanded but instead that all its members be incorporated into the military as the Brigade Hasanuddin, a request that was directly rejected by the government in Jakarta.
• 🔫 Muzakkar did not accept this policy and chose to rebel, leading to the rebellion known as the Darul Islam of Kartosuwiryo.
• ⏳ The rebellion led by Muzakkar required a long time to be suppressed and only ended in 1965.
• 💀 In that year, Kahar Muzakkar was killed, shot in an ambush.
• 📖 The script seems to be a historical account of the rebellions and the key figures involved in South Sulawesi.
• 🌐 The rebellion had significant implications for the region's integration into the newly formed Republic of Indonesia.
• 📝 The script provides a narrative of the events, highlighting the tensions and conflicts that arose from differing views on how to integrate former guerrilla fighters into the national military.

Q & A

What were the initial causes of the uprisings in South Sulawesi?

The initial uprisings in South Sulawesi were caused by dissatisfaction among former guerrilla fighters of the independence struggle with the government's policies on forming the Republican Army and the demobilization carried out in South Sulawesi.

Who was the leader of the uprisings in South Sulawesi?

The leader of the uprisings in South Sulawesi was Lieutenant Colonel Kahar Muzakkar.

What was Kahar Muzakkar's role during the independence war?

During the independence war, Kahar Muzakkar fought in Java and became the commander of the South Sulawesi Command Group based in Yogyakarta.

What was the government's stance on the integration of the guerrilla command, KGSS, after the recognition of sovereignty in 1949?

The government in Jakarta only accepted members of KGSS who met the criteria as soldiers and passed the selection process.

What was Kahar Muzakkar's demand regarding the KGSS after his appointment as a coordinator?

Kahar Muzakkar demanded that the KGSS not be disbanded, but instead, all its members be made into a military unit named Brigade Hasanuddin.

Why was Kahar Muzakkar's demand rejected by the government?

Kahar Muzakkar's demand was rejected because the government in Jakarta had a policy to only accept KGSS members who qualified as soldiers and passed the selection process.

What was the consequence of the government's rejection of Kahar Muzakkar's demand?

Following the rejection of his demand, Kahar Muzakkar chose to revolt, which was joined by his followers.

When did the uprising led by Kahar Muzakkar declare itself as part of the Indonesian Islamic State?

The uprising led by Kahar Muzakkar declared itself as part of the Indonesian Islamic State on August 7, 1953.

How long did it take to suppress the uprising led by Kahar Muzakkar?

It took a long time to suppress the uprising led by Kahar Muzakkar, which only ended in the year 1965.

What was the fate of Kahar Muzakkar at the end of the uprising?

Kahar Muzakkar was killed in an ambush in 1965, bringing an end to the uprising.

Who is Gun Gun Misbakhun and what is his connection to the story?

Gun Gun Misbakhun is mentioned at the end of the transcript, possibly as a person who provided the account or as a historical figure related to the events, but the transcript does not provide further details about his role.