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Claim Text: The carnage began on October 1, 1965, when a group of junior Indonesian army officers killed six generals.
Simplified Text: On October 1, 1965, junior Indonesian army officers killed six generals.
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Created: December 5, 2025 at 4:49 PM (8 months ago)
Last Updated: December 5, 2025 at 4:49 PM (8 months ago)

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