In December 1950, the Moluccan Army withdrew to Ceram. The Moluccan leader Chris Soumokil was captured and summarily executed in 1966. Many of their resources, including timber and forest products, are being exploited wholesale. The Moluccans are becoming a minority population in their own territory and face high unemployment. Additionally, there is no freedom of speech and expression.
Moluccan resistance continues, including the formation of provisional governments.