Did Suharto play a direct role in the G30S event?

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Suharto's Involvement in the G30S Event

Colonel Latief stated that General Suharto was not included on the list of individuals to be kidnapped during the September 30th Movement (G30S) because he was considered "one of us" within the Movement. Sjam, who held a position of authority due to his close ties with PKI chairman DN Aidit, confirmed to other members of the Movement that Suharto was indeed "on side." General Nasution also indicated that Suwarto, an officer for whom Sjam acted as an agent, was associated with the CIA.
Suharto's Prior Knowledge and Communication

Latief recounted visiting Suharto's residence a few days before September 30th to explain the rationale behind the planned kidnapping operation. Furthermore, Latief made a final visit to Suharto on the very night the operation was set to commence, to confirm that it was about to begin. These interactions suggest Suharto was informed of the operation's impending execution.
Confirmed Meetings and Associations

General Nasution revealed that Sjam and Suharto had been observed together in Bandung during a visit to Suwarto. While the specific purpose of this meeting remains unelaborated, it points to a connection between the key figures involved in the G30S events. The narrative also notes that Suharto's final discussion with Brig. Gen. Supardjo, a prominent member of the Movement, at the military's Kodam V Jaya Complex, has not been previously mentioned in accounts.
Post-Event Actions and Implications

Following the G30S events, a top aide to Suharto, Ali Murtopo, was involved in pursuing Dul Arief, who was in charge of the convoy during the kidnapping. This subsequent action by a Suharto loyalist suggests a potential link or interest in the individuals directly involved in the operation's execution. The narrative also touches upon General Nasution's statement that Suwarto, an officer Sjam was an agent for, was "CIA," adding a layer of complexity to the affiliations of those involved.

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