Ahmad Yani
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Ahmad Yani was the Minister/Commander of the Army, a position equivalent to the modern Chief of Staff of Indonesian Army who was killed by members of the 30 September Movement during an attempt to kid
Then-Col. Yani leading a briefing on 12 April 1958 during Operation 17 August
Plaque marking the place when Yani fell after being shot by members of the 30 September Movement – his former home is now a museum. Note the bullet holes in the door.
Operation 17 Agustus
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Operation 17 Agustus was a military operation led by Colonel Ahmad Yani which aimed to crush the Revolutionary Government of the Republic of Indonesia movement in West Sumatra, specifically in Padang.
