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“As it is now, decades after 1965, the people of Indonesia have no clue about any other system except their own, or about true democracy.”

Quote by Andre Vltchek

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Andre Vltchek, born in 1963, is a renowned novelist from the Czech Republic. His works are known for their profound social insight and unique literary style, exploring the politics, history, and culture of Eastern Europe and Africa. Vltchek's novels are characterized by a strong sense of realism and have won him a wide audience. more

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