Lasmi Sangidi

Indonesian refugee and KNIL soldier's daughter

Lasmi Sangidi is an Indonesian refugee who fled to the Netherlands in 1950. Her father, a soldier in the Dutch East Indies Army (KNIL), fought against the Indonesian independence movement. Lasmi's story is a personal account of the complexities of war and its impact on individuals and families. She has shared her story publicly and has become a symbol of the human cost of conflict. Lasmi is based in Indonesia.