
Indonesian socialist PM executed.
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Amir Sjarifuddin became Prime Minister of Indonesia, succeeding Sutan Sjahrir. His cabinet continued the struggle for independence, but faced internal challenges and military setbacks against the Dutch.
As Prime Minister, Sjarifuddin signed the Renville Agreement with the Netherlands, which recognized Dutch sovereignty over areas they occupied. The agreement was highly unpopular and led to his government's fall.
Amir Sjarifuddin was captured and executed by the Indonesian Army for his alleged involvement in the Madiun Affair, a leftist uprising against the Republican government. His execution marked a violent suppression of the left during the revolution.
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