Operation Coldstore (1963)

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf security operation
gptkbp:aftermath long-term detention of political opponents
gptkbp:arrested over 100
gptkbp:conductedBy gptkb:Singapore_government
gptkbp:controversy allegations of political motivation
debate over communist threat
gptkbp:date 2 February 1963
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Operation Coldstore (1963)
gptkbp:impact weakened left-wing opposition
gptkbp:legalBasis gptkb:Internal_Security_Act
gptkbp:location gptkb:Singapore
gptkbp:notableInmate gptkb:Fong_Swee_Suan
gptkb:Lim_Chin_Siong
gptkb:Said_Zahari
gptkbp:purpose arrest of left-wing politicians and trade unionists
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:People's_Action_Party
gptkb:Barisan_Sosialis
Singapore's merger with Malaysia
gptkbp:result detention without trial
gptkbp:supportedBy gptkb:Malayan_government
British colonial authorities
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Singapore_People's_Action_Party
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6