KBR 68H Report: Raid on books.

Authorities confiscating books they believe reek of communist teachings.

Authorities confiscating books they believe reek of communist teachings. Source: Photo: Antara 23 Januari 2019.

Ryamizard Ryacudu, the Indonesian Minister for Defence threw his weight behind a recommendation for the authorities to confiscate communist books. But was the move legal?


Why did the Indonesian Attorney General suggest large scale confiscation of communist books should carried out? What were different reactions to the raids?  This special report from the team at KBR 68 H investigates whether the action was legitimate.

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