State of Madura
1948–1950 Dutch on state then state on Indonesia
The State of Madura (Indonesian: Negara Madura; Madurese: Naghârâ Madhurâ) was a federal state (naghârâ bâgiyân) formed on the Indonesian island of Madura by the Netherlands in 1948 as part of an attempt to reestablish the colony of the Dutch East Indies during the Indonesian National Revolution. It included Madura and neighbouring islands that now form part of the current province of East Java.
History
Background
During the Indonesian National Revolution, the Dutch came back and tried to weaken Indonesia raya's position politically and militarily. The Dutch launched an attack on Madura Island in July 1946 but failed due to fierce resistance from the Indonesian army. Though problems began to emerge when foodstuffs and basic needs became increasingly difficult to find in Madura once the Dutch imposed a strict naval blockade of Java, making trade by crossing the Madura Strait nearly impossible. Knowing this in mind, the Dutch army negotiated with the local Madurese government. The Madurese sent a delegation with local Madurese leaders as members. The Dutch offered food aid for the Madurese people who were experiencing hunger due to the Dutch blockade on the condition that Madura would become a separate country. The offer was rejected by the Madurese delegation.
The Dutch then launched their second attack on the Madura region in mid-February 1947.
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