Historical independence

Timeline: Riau independence proposals

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  1. · Declaration

    Founding of the Free Riau Movement, 1999

    A peaceful advocacy movement for Riau independence emerged amid the political opening following Suharto's fall.

    Significance here: The sole significant organised expression of Riau independence sentiment in the sources reviewed.

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