On 28 September 1950 Ambon was invaded and incorporated into the Republic of Indonesia. Between 1950 and 1962 Sukarno made preparations for an invasion of West New Guinea under the euphemism of a liberation after the Netherlands had made preparations for self-determination for the area of West New Guinea. After the New York Agreement, Dutch New Guinea was handed over to the United Nations in 1962.
On September 28, 1950, Ambon was incorporated into Indonesia. Between 1950 and 1962, Sukarno prepared for an invasion of West New Guinea under the guise of liberation after the Netherlands had made preparations for self-determination in the area. After the New York Agreement, Dutch New Guinea was handed over to the United Nations in 1962.