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Which organization was accused of backing the attempted coup that led to Suharto's rise to power?

  • Communist Party of Indonesia

  • Indonesian Nationalist Party

  • Islamic Defenders Front

  • Indonesian Democratic Party

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The Communist Party of Indonesia (PKI) was accused of backing the attempted coup that led to Suharto's rise to power. The official history made by the army claimed that the PKI was behind the 30 September Movement, which was countered by Suharto-led troops.
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