DI/TII Sulawesi Selatan

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1 Jul 202002:38

Summary

TLDRThe 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.

Outlines

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🏛️ Rebellion and the Formation of the South Sulawesi Uprising

The script discusses the early uprisings in South Sulawesi led by Lieutenant Colonel Kahar Muzakkar, initially caused by dissatisfaction among former guerrilla fighters with the government's policies on forming the Republic's military and demobilization in South Sulawesi. Muzakkar, who had fought in Java during the independence war and was a commander of the South Sulawesi command group based in Yogyakarta, was later assigned to his home region to help resolve issues concerning the guerrilla command, KGSS. Despite the recognition of sovereignty in 1949, Muzakkar was promoted by the Eastern Indonesian Army Commander to coordinate KGSS, aiming to resolve the issues. However, he demanded that the guerrilla command not be disbanded but instead be integrated into the military under the name Brigade Hasanuddin. This demand was rejected by the government in Jakarta, leading to Muzakkar's rebellion on August 7, 1953, declaring themselves part of the Islamic State of Indonesia led by Kartosuwiryo. The rebellion took a long time to suppress and only ended in 1965 with Muzakkar's death.

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Keywords

💡Sulawesi Selatan

Sulawesi Selatan refers to the southern part of the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. In the context of the video, it is the region where the initial uprisings took place under the leadership of Lieutenant Colonel Kahar Muzakkar, indicating its significance as the geographical focal point of the events discussed.

💡Pemberontakan

Pemberontakan is an Indonesian term for 'uprising' or 'rebellion.' It is central to the video's theme as it describes the series of revolts against government policies, particularly concerning the formation of the Republic's army and demobilization in Sulawesi Selatan.

💡Kahar Muzakkar

Kahar Muzakkar is a historical figure who led the rebellions in Sulawesi Selatan. He is a key character in the video, having fought in Java during the independence war and later becoming a commander of the South Sulawesi Command Group based in Yogyakarta.

💡Gerilya

Gerilya refers to 'guerrilla' warfare, which is a form of irregular warfare where small groups engage in military tactics such as ambushes and sabotage. In the video, the term is associated with the independence fighters and their resistance against government policies.

💡Kartosuwiryo

Kartosuwiryo is another key figure mentioned in the script, associated with the rebellion led by Muzakkar. His involvement signifies the expansion and transformation of the uprising, which later declared itself as part of the Islamic State of Indonesia.

💡Pemerintah

Pemerintah translates to 'government' in English. The government is a central entity in the video's narrative, as it is the target of the dissatisfaction and rebellion due to its policies on army formation and demobilization.

💡Komando Gerilya Sulawesi Selatan (KGSS)

KGSS refers to the South Sulawesi Guerrilla Command, a group that was involved in the independence struggle. The video discusses the government's refusal to integrate the entire KGSS into the official army, leading to further conflict and rebellion.

💡Brigade Hasanuddin

Brigade Hasanuddin is the name of the military unit that Kahar Muzakkar demanded the KGSS be transformed into. The government's rejection of this demand is a pivotal moment in the video, escalating the conflict.

💡Seleksi

Seleksi means 'selection' or 'screening' in Indonesian. The government's policy to only accept KGSS members who meet the criteria as soldiers and pass the selection process is a point of contention in the video, leading to Muzakkar's decision to revolt.

💡Negara Islam Indonesia

The Islamic State of Indonesia is a political entity that the rebellion declared itself as part of on August 7, 1953. This declaration is a significant turning point in the video, indicating a shift in the nature and goals of the uprising.

💡Penyergapan

Penyergapan refers to an 'ambush' or 'trap' in Indonesian. The term is used in the video to describe the circumstances of Kahar Muzakkar's death, which occurred during an ambush, marking the end of the rebellion.

Highlights

Uprisings in South Sulawesi were initially led by Lieutenant Colonel Kahar Muzakkar.

The uprisings were caused by dissatisfaction among former guerrilla fighters with the government's policies on forming a republic army and demobilization in South Sulawesi.

Kahar Muzakkar had fought in Java during the independence war and became the 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 concerning the South Sulawesi guerrilla command, KGSS.

Muzakkar was appointed by the Eastern Indonesian Army Commander as the coordinator of KGSS to facilitate the resolution of issues.

Muzakkar demanded that the KGSS not be disbanded but that all its members be made into a military brigade named Hasanuddin.

The government in Jakarta rejected the demand, stating they would only accept KGSS members who met the criteria as soldiers and passed the selection.

Muzakkar did not accept this policy and chose to revolt, joined by his followers.

On August 7, 1953, the rebellion declared itself as part of the Islamic State of Indonesia led by Kartosuwiryo.

The rebellion led by Kahar Muzakkar required a long time to be suppressed.

The rebellion only ended in 1965 when Kahar Muzakkar was killed in an ambush.

The transcript discusses the historical context and the reasons behind the uprisings in South Sulawesi.

It provides insights into the role of Kahar Muzakkar in the independence war and his subsequent actions.

The transcript outlines the government's stance and actions regarding the integration of guerrilla fighters into the formal military.

The narrative describes the formation and demands of the Brigade Hasanuddin, which was a central point of contention.

The end of the rebellion is marked by the death of Kahar Muzakkar, signifying the conclusion of a long period of unrest.

The transcript concludes with a hope for benefit and understanding from the recounted events.