
New York Times Continues to Conceal U.S. Role in 1965 Indonesia Coup
Why is the New York Times still concealing the role that the United States played in the 1965 Indonesia coup?
Why is the New York Times still concealing the role that the United States played in the 1965 Indonesia coup?
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