Historical independence

Timeline: South Moluccas

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  1. · Declaration

    Declaration of the Republic of South Maluku, 1950

    South Moluccan leaders unilaterally declared independence following the breakdown of a Dutch-Indonesian federal treaty.

    Significance here: The founding event of South Moluccan independence claims.

  2. · Other

    Formation of the RMS government-in-exile, 1966

    Following the RMS president's execution, supporters proclaimed a government-in-exile in the Netherlands, which continues today.

    Significance here: The institutional basis for the RMS movement's continued existence in diaspora form.

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