Indonesian Buffalo Youth Movement

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Indonesian Buffalo Youth Movement (Indonesian : Gerakan Banteng Muda Indonesia (GBMI)) was the youth wing of PDI, which was formed in May 1991. [1] [2] The movement was formed by Suryadi, the chairman of the Indonesian Democratic Party, as a way develop networks of thugs to intimidate and pressure his opposition. [3]

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References

  1. Eklöf 2003 , p. 268
  2. Sumbogo, Priyono B. (15 June 1991). "Antara Ranjang dan Keinginan" [Between Beds and Desires]. Tempo (in Indonesian). No. 16. Jakarta. p. 25.
  3. Eklöf 2003 , p. 269

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