On Bali, the Holiday Vibe Masks Memories of a Massacre

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 7 min read 100% complete by Hannah Beech, Muktita Suhartono and Nyimas LaulaDecember 17, 2025 at 06:24 AM

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A recent report reveals that Bali's thriving tourism industry masks a history of mass killings. Sixty years ago, during anti-communist purges in Indonesia, an estimated 80,000 to 100,000 Balinese people were killed between December 1965 and early 1966. The killings were carried out by militias, neighbors, and even relatives. Mass graves exist across the island, and human remains have been unearthed during the construction of resorts and beach clubs. Despite the island's dark past, the focus remains on attracting tourists, obscuring the memory of the massacre.

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Hindu priest 40% Indonesia ×270% Bali ×980%

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Center-Left (-0.30)

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90%

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Bali

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