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| + | |image_caption=Ambassador [[Andrew Gilchrist]] | ||
| + | |description=The [[United Kingdom]]'s foremost [[Diplomat|diplomatic representative]] in the [[Republic of Indonesia]]. | ||
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| + | The '''Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Indonesia''' is the [[United Kingdom]]'s foremost [[Diplomat|diplomatic representative]] in the [[Republic of Indonesia]], and in charge of the UK's [[diplomatic mission]]. | ||
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| + | ==Activities== | ||
| + | After [[World War 2]], British troops helped the Dutch colonial power to take back Indonesia from independence forces.<ref>https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Indonesian_War_of_Independence</ref> | ||
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| + | Together with the [[US]] and [[Australia]], a backer of the [[1965 Indonesia coup]] and following massacres.<ref>[[Document:Slaughter in Indonesia 1965-66]]</ref> | ||
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| + | Supporter of the Indonesian takeover of [[East Timor]] and following massacres.<ref>https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2008/jan/28/indonesia.world</ref>The UK sold war planes suitable for [[counterinsurgency]] to Indonesia <ref>https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/britain-risks-row-over-jets-sale-to-indonesia-1526628.html</ref> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:51, 11 April 2024
 UK/Ambassador/Indonesia  (Ambassador to Indonesia) | |
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 Ambassador Andrew Gilchrist | |
| The United Kingdom's foremost diplomatic representative in the Republic of Indonesia. |
The Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Indonesia is the United Kingdom's foremost diplomatic representative in the Republic of Indonesia, and in charge of the UK's diplomatic mission.
Activities
After World War 2, British troops helped the Dutch colonial power to take back Indonesia from independence forces.[1]
Together with the US and Australia, a backer of the 1965 Indonesia coup and following massacres.[2]
Supporter of the Indonesian takeover of East Timor and following massacres.[3]The UK sold war planes suitable for counterinsurgency to Indonesia [4]
Office Holders on Wikispooks
| Name | From | To | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Carrick | 1990 | 1994 | |
| Andrew Gilchrist | 1962 | 1966 | “I have never concealed from you my belief that a little shooting in Indonesia would be an essential preliminary to effective change.” |
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