Arif Rahman Hakim ( indon. Arif Rahman Hakim ; February 24, 1943, Palembang - February 24, 1966, Jakarta ) - an Indonesian student, a member of the anti-communist organization KAMI . Member of the anti-communist campaign of 1965-1966 and protests against the government of Sukarno . Shot by the presidential guard during a demonstration. After the overthrow, Sukarno was counted among the national heroes.
| Arif Rahman Hakim | |
|---|---|
| indone. Arif rahman hakim | |
| Date of Birth | February 24, 1943 |
| Place of Birth | Palembang |
| Date of death | February 24, 1966 (23 years old) |
| Place of death | Jakarta |
| Citizenship |  Indonesia |
| Occupation | Medical student of the University of Indonesia , a member of KAMI , a participant in the protests |
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Origin
Born in a family of nomads, Minangkabau . Received secondary education in Padang . Then he moved to Jakarta , entered the medical faculty of the University of Indonesia [1] .
The family was distinguished by Muslim religiosity, Arif Rahman Hakim practiced as an assistant to the muezzin . This determined his right - wing anti - communist views. He was a member of the right-wing Muslim student association HMI [2] .
Activity and Doom
During the anti-communist campaign of 1965-1966, Arif Rahman Hakim actively joined the KAMI student union . He participated in demonstrations under the slogans of TRITURA , demanded a ban on the Indonesian Communist Party and Marxism-Leninism , the purge of the state apparatus from the Communists and lower prices [3] .
February 24, 1966 (this was his 23rd birthday) Arif Rahman Hakim participated in a youth demonstration at the palace of President Sukarno . Presidential guards opened fire. Several people died, including Arif Rahman Hakim.
The bloodshed caused widespread indignation. The February 26 funeral turned into a 100,000th demonstration. The image of Arif Rahman Hakim became a symbol of the anti-Sukarn movement [4] [5] . His blood-soaked clothes inspired the famous poet Tawfik Ismail (also a protester) for the poem Sebuah Jaket Berlumur Darah - Jacket in Blood [6] .
The events of February 24 accelerated the overthrow of Sukarno [7] .
Memory
Arif Rahman Hakim was ranked among the twelve national heroes who died in the struggle against the “old order” of Sukarno [8] . His image is revered by the Muslim law community. Arif Rahman Hakim named streets in several cities in Indonesia, a university mosque and a private radio station in Jakarta.
The fate of Arif Rahman Hakim is cited by the right-wing forces as an argument against the legalization of communism and neo-communism [9] in modern Indonesia. His name is certainly mentioned at relevant political events [10] .
See also
- Ihwan Ridwan Rais
Notes
- ↑ Arif Rahman Hakim Archived on September 17, 2017.
- ↑ Peran Himpunan Mahasiswa Islam (HMI), Dalam menghancurkan Paham Komunisme dan menegakkan Orde Baru di Indonesia (1965-1969), Suatu sorotan sejarah
- ↑ Revolusi 24 Februari
- ↑ Peranan Pelajar Islam Indonesia Dalam Orde Baru
- ↑ ARIF RAHMAN, MAHASISWA UI YANG TEWAS DITEMBAK SAAT DEMONSTRASI
- ↑ KAJIAN HISTORIS PUISI 'SEBUAH JAKET BERLUMUR DARAH' DAN 'KARANGAN BUNGA' KARYA TAUFIQ ISMAIL
- ↑ 24-2-1966: Penembakan Aktivis Arief Rahman Hakim
- ↑ Siapa M. Ihwan Ridwan Rais?
- ↑ Deklarasikan Tekad Laskar Ampera Arief Rachman Hakim Angkatan 66 Tolak KGB
- ↑ DPP Laskar Ampera Arief Rahman Hakim, Peringati 51 Tahun Supersemar