Teuku Umar vs Wiranto

Teuku Umar allied with the Sultan of Aceh to resist the Dutch invasion. He organized and led guerrilla forces that harassed Dutch supply lines and outposts, becoming a key figure in the Aceh War that lasted decades.

Teuku Umar pretended to surrender to the Dutch and accepted a commission to lead a colonial militia. He used this position to obtain weapons and intelligence, then defected back to the Acehnese resistance, launching a surprise attack on Dutch positions.

Teuku Umar was killed in a Dutch ambush at Meulaboh, West Aceh. His death was a major blow to the Acehnese resistance, but his guerrilla tactics and leadership continued to inspire the struggle against Dutch colonialism.

As Commander of the Indonesian Armed Forces, Wiranto oversaw military operations during the 1998 riots that led to President Suharto's resignation. His role in the crackdown on protesters and the subsequent violence remains controversial.

Wiranto was indicted by the UN-backed Serious Crimes Unit in East Timor for crimes against humanity related to the 1999 violence. The indictment was later dropped due to lack of cooperation from Indonesia, and he denied the charges.

Wiranto was appointed as Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs under President Joko Widodo. He oversaw security policy, including counter-terrorism efforts and handling of separatist movements.

Wiranto was stabbed by a suspected extremist while on a working visit to Pandeglang, Banten. He survived the attack after emergency surgery, and the incident highlighted security threats from radical groups in Indonesia.