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History Today: How Indonesia declared independence and defied Dutch rule
Published on: Aug. 17, 2025, 9:30 a.m. | Source: Firstpost
On August 17, 1945, Indonesia proclaimed its independence from the Netherlands. However, the fight for freedom continued. Sukarno, the leader of the independence movement and president of the fragile new republic, led resistance against the Dutch. Four years later, the Netherlands officially transferred sovereignty to Asian nation
