Prabowo Subianto claims 'victory for all Indonesians' in presidential vote
10 months, 1 week ago

Prabowo Subianto claims 'victory for all Indonesians' in presidential vote

The Hindu  

Former general Prabowo Subianto claimed victory in Indonesia's presidential election on Wednesday as preliminary results put him well ahead of his two rivals to lead Southeast Asia's biggest economy. Official results are not due until next month but at least four government-approved groups — making projections based on official early tallying — showed Mr. Subianto winning a clear majority in one round. Polls have long shown the fiery Defence Minister to be the favourite for the presidency after he pledged to carry on the agenda of popular outgoing leader Joko Widodo, who is accused of inappropriately backing his campaign and whose son is Mr. Subianto's running mate. While claiming victory, Mr. Subianto stressed "we must still wait for KPU's official result", referring to the election commission.

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Jakarta to Pick New Governor in Early Test for President Prabowo
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Jakarta to Pick New Governor in Early Test for President Prabowo

Live Mint  

-- Voters in Indonesia’s capital choose its next governor Wednesday in an early test for President Prabowo Subianto after he took office last month. The election pits Prabowo’s candidate, former West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil, against the opposition pick, former cabinet secretary Pramono Anung, for control of a metropolis that accounts for about a fifth of the country’s economic output. …

Will Prabowo Subianto cosy up to Donald Trump or to China?
1 month, 1 week ago

Will Prabowo Subianto cosy up to Donald Trump or to China?

Hindustan Times  

In September 1985 analysts from the CIA puzzled over who might succeed Suharto, Indonesia’s dictator and a stalwart opponent of communism. In February’s presidential election, more than a quarter-century after Suharto fell from power and democracy returned to Indonesia, Mr Prabowo won a landslide victory. Coming so soon after Mr Prabowo’s surprise decision for Indonesia to join the BRICS bloc …

'I was shocked': Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto-Donald Trump's phone call goes viral | Watch
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1 month, 1 week ago

'I was shocked': Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto-Donald Trump's phone call goes viral | Watch

Hindustan Times  

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory in a phone call after landing in Washington on an official visit that includes a meeting with President Joe Biden on Tuesday. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto gestures as he speaks during the Indonesia-China Business Forum in Beijing, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. Prabowo Subianto, who has said he will pursue …

Newly inaugurated Indonesian President Subianto visits China in first overseas trip
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Newly inaugurated Indonesian President Subianto visits China in first overseas trip

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto pledged to maintain close ties with China during a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Saturday, his first overseas stop since he took office three weeks ago. “Indonesia considers China not only as a great power but as a great civilization,” Subianto said at the meeting, adding that the two countries …

Prabowo Focuses on Food and Energy Self-Sufficiency in First Cabinet Meeting
2 months ago

Prabowo Focuses on Food and Energy Self-Sufficiency in First Cabinet Meeting

China Daily  

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto emphasizes the need for government efficiency and cabinet unity, with a strong focus on food and energy self-sufficiency. He urges cabinet members to streamline their operations and cut costs and red tape, while maintaining unity within both the cabinet and the nation.

Indonesia's Largest Cabinet Ever Announced: 109 Members to Serve Under Prabowo Subianto
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2 months ago

Indonesia's Largest Cabinet Ever Announced: 109 Members to Serve Under Prabowo Subianto

The Hindu  

Indonesia's new President Prabowo Subianto announces the largest-ever Cabinet with 109 members, reflecting his pledge for a strong government. The Cabinet features politicians from a coalition of seven parties who supported his victory in the February election and figures allied with his own Cabinet. The move is a political reward to Mr. Widodo for his tacit support in the election.

New President Subianto swears in Indonesia's largest Cabinet since 1966, with 109 members
2 months ago

New President Subianto swears in Indonesia's largest Cabinet since 1966, with 109 members

The Independent  

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Indonesian President Announces Largest Cabinet in Country's History
2 months ago

Indonesian President Announces Largest Cabinet in Country's History

Live Mint  

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has announced his Cabinet, marking the largest in the country's history. The lineup features 109 ministers, vice ministers, and heads of national agencies, reflecting Subianto's commitment to a strong administration. The Cabinet includes politicians from various parties, with Widodo's son, Surakarta ex-Mayor Gibran Rakabuming Raka, chosen as his running mate. Subianto's victory in the February election …

Prabowo Subianto sworn in as Indonesia’s eighth president
2 months ago

Prabowo Subianto sworn in as Indonesia’s eighth president

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Prabowo Subianto was inaugurated Sunday …

Prabowo Subianto sworn in as Indonesian president
2 months ago

Prabowo Subianto sworn in as Indonesian president

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-10-20 13:25 Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto attends the presidential inauguration ceremony at the parliament building in Jakarta, Indonesia, Oct 20, 2024. JAKARTA -- Indonesia's former army general, Prabowo Subianto, was sworn in as the country's eighth president on Sunday morning at the parliament building, succeeding Joko Widodo, who led the world's fourth most populous nation for the …

Former special forces commander Prabowo Subianto sworn in as Indonesian president
2 months ago

Former special forces commander Prabowo Subianto sworn in as Indonesian president

ABC  

Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto has taken over as president of the world's third-largest democracy, months after sweeping the country's election with policies such as free meals for school children and with the outgoing leader's son as his running mate. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, left, and former Indonesian President Joko Widodo salute during the presidential inauguration ceremony. Supporters outside the Presidential Palace …

Stock Winners and Losers in Indonesia’s $230 Billion Budget Plan
4 months ago

Stock Winners and Losers in Indonesia’s $230 Billion Budget Plan

Live Mint  

Indonesia’s 3.6 quadrillion rupiah budget for next year will prop up consumer, food and health-care stocks as President-elect Prabowo Subianto is set to take office. Officials aimed to address “middle income issues and that will push higher discretionary spending," said Jeffrosenberg Chen Lim, head of research at PT Maybank Sekuritas Indonesia. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} The benchmark Jakarta Stock Exchange Composite Index …

Prabowo's nephew to be appointed Indonesia deputy Finance Minister, his party says
5 months ago

Prabowo's nephew to be appointed Indonesia deputy Finance Minister, his party says

Hindustan Times  

By Stefanno Sulaiman and Gayatri Suroyo Prabowo's nephew to be appointed Indonesia deputy Finance Minister, his party says JAKARTA - Indonesia's outgoing President Joko Widodo will appoint Thomas Djiwandono, the nephew of president-elect Prabowo Subianto and his adviser for fiscal issues, as a deputy finance minister later on Thursday, a senior politician said. Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, a senior member of …

Indonesia declares Prabowo Subianto president-elect after court rejects rivals' appeal
8 months ago

Indonesia declares Prabowo Subianto president-elect after court rejects rivals' appeal

The Hindu  

Indonesia's electoral commission formally declared Prabowo Subianto president-elect in a ceremony on Wednesday, after the country's highest court rejected challenges to his landslide victory lodged by two losing presidential candidates. the tough contest, with sometimes heated debates, is over,” Mr. Subianto said during the ceremony, attended by the country's political elite, including rival candidate Anies Baswedan and his running mate …

Indonesia declares Prabowo Subianto president-elect after court rejects rivals’ appeal
8 months ago

Indonesia declares Prabowo Subianto president-elect after court rejects rivals’ appeal

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia’s electoral commission formally declared Prabowo Subianto president-elect in a ceremony on Wednesday, after the country’s highest court rejected challenges to his landslide victory lodged by two losing presidential candidates. the tough contest, with sometimes heated debates, is over,” Subianto said during the ceremony, attended by the country’s political elite, including rival candidate Anies Baswedan and his …

Indonesia: Controversial ex-general Subianto declared President-elect after court rejects rivals' appeal
8 months ago

Indonesia: Controversial ex-general Subianto declared President-elect after court rejects rivals' appeal

India TV News  

Jakarta: Indonesia's election commission on Wednesday officially declared Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto as President-elect after the country's highest court rejected challenges to his landslide win in February's presidential elections by the two losing candidates. “The race has finished.the tough contest, with sometimes heated debates, is over," Subianto said during the ceremony, attended by the country's political elite, including rival candidate …

Dancing into Power: The Successful Rehabilitation of Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto
8 months ago

Dancing into Power: The Successful Rehabilitation of Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto

The Diplomat  

In the tumultuous years of the early 1980s, a young Indonesian military officer took part in a series of combat operations in East Timor, then under Indonesian occupation. In a somewhat unexpected twist, Jokowi invited Prabowo to be his defense minister, giving Prabowo’s party a chance to govern while simultaneously co-opting his primary adversary and assimilating them into his grand …

Indonesia: Constitutional Court rejects opposition appeal, affirms Prabowo’s election victory
8 months ago

Indonesia: Constitutional Court rejects opposition appeal, affirms Prabowo’s election victory

Firstpost  

Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the mayor of Solo, and Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto emerged victorious in the election, according to the General Elections Commission’s official tallying, which was made public on March 20 The Indonesian Constitutional Court on Monday dismissed appeals from attorneys for the two losing presidential ticket pairings in the country’s February elections, arguing that electoral malpractice tainted the …

Prabowo Subianto seals victory as Indonesia’s next leader after a top court rejects rivals’ appeals
8 months ago

Prabowo Subianto seals victory as Indonesia’s next leader after a top court rejects rivals’ appeals

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia’s top court on Monday rejected appeals lodged by two losing presidential candidates who are demanding a revote, alleging widespread irregularities and fraud at the February polls. The 5-to-3 majority decision by the eight-judge panel of the Constitutional Court rejected the arguments, saying the legal teams of the losing candidates had failed to prove allegations that Prabowo …

Indonesian Cabinet ministers deny claims by losing presidential candidates of misused government aid
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Indonesian Cabinet ministers deny claims by losing presidential candidates of misused government aid

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Four Indonesian Cabinet members testified Friday that no rules were violated in the distribution of government aid during the recent election campaign, despite claims by the two losing presidential candidates that it was used for the benefit of the election winner. A panel of eight Constitutional Court judges summoned Coordinating Human Development and Culture Minister Muhadjir Effendy, …

Indonesian President-elect Subianto visits China in bid to strengthen ties
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Indonesian President-elect Subianto visits China in bid to strengthen ties

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto pledged to continue his country’s friendly policy toward China as he met Monday with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing. Subianto, who will succeed Joko Widodo in October, chose Beijing for his first official visit after his February election victory in a bid to emphasize the countries’ robust ties amid rising tensions in the …

Indonesia elections: Why Prabowo Subianto's win is being challenged
9 months ago

Indonesia elections: Why Prabowo Subianto's win is being challenged

Firstpost  

Indonesia’s electoral commission has announced that Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto has been elected as president. However, the results immediately drew allegations of fraud from Subianto’s political rivals Indonesia's defense minister Prabowo Subianto waves at supporters as he delivers a speech after winning the 14 February election in Jakarta, Indonesia. On Wednesday, Indonesia’s defence minister Prabowo Subianto was officially announced as …

Prabowo Subianto confirmed as Indonesia’s next President
9 months ago

Prabowo Subianto confirmed as Indonesia’s next President

The Hindu  

Prabowo Subianto, a former special forces general with ties to Indonesia's current President and past dictatorship, was confirmed the victor of last month's presidential election over two former governors who have vowed to contest the result in court. Mr. Subianto won 58.6% of the votes, while former Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan received 24.9% and former Central Java Governor Ganjar Pranowo …

Indonesia's Prabowo wins presidential election, confirms election commission
9 months ago

Indonesia's Prabowo wins presidential election, confirms election commission

Firstpost  

Former special forces commander Prabowo swept the election on promises of continuity of the platforms of two-term incumbent Widodo, riding on the president’s popularity and using social media like TikTok to tap the support of Indonesia’s huge young voter base. Image- Reuters Indonesia’s election commission on Wednesday officially declared Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto as the winner of last month’s presidential …

Prabowo Subianto’s election as Indonesia’s next president is official. Why is it being challenged?
9 months ago

Prabowo Subianto’s election as Indonesia’s next president is official. Why is it being challenged?

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia’s electoral commission announced on Wednesday that Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, a former general linked to past human rights abuses, was elected president. Subianto, a 72-year-old former special forces general with ties to former dictators and popular current President Joko Widodo, emerged as the apparent winner on election day, as unofficial tallies by polling agencies showed he …

Indonesia’s defense minister, accused of abuses under dictatorship, is declared election winner
9 months ago

Indonesia’s defense minister, accused of abuses under dictatorship, is declared election winner

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto was announced the winner of the presidential election in the world’s third-largest democracy Wednesday over two former governors who vow to contest the result in court over alleged irregularities. Widodo’s son, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, is 37 but became Subianto’s running mate after the Constitutional Court made an exception to the minimum age …

Indonesia’s defense minister announced as country’s next president
9 months ago

Indonesia’s defense minister announced as country’s next president

LA Times  

Prabowo Subianto, seen waving to supporters in this photo from February, was confirmed as the victor of the presidential election held last month. Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto was announced the winner of last month’s presidential election Wednesday over two former governors who have vowed to contest the result in court over alleged irregularities. The two other candidates have alleged …

Indonesia election commission confirms Prabowo Subianto as new president
9 months ago

Indonesia election commission confirms Prabowo Subianto as new president

Al Jazeera  

Prabowo Subianto has been formally confirmed as Indonesia’s next president, decisively beating two rivals who have promised to file a legal complaint over February’s election. Defence Minister Prabowo and his vice presidential running mate, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, won a majority of votes on February 14, winning 59 percent, or more than 96 million votes, General Elections Commission Chair Hasyim Asy’ari …

Indonesia: The road ahead for Prabowo Subianto
9 months, 1 week ago

Indonesia: The road ahead for Prabowo Subianto

Hindustan Times  

Having secured almost 60% of the counted national votes so far, Indonesia’s current defence minister Prabowo Subianto, and Gibran Rakabuming Raka, his running mate and President Jokowi “Joko” Widodo’s son, are set to be declared the winner of the 2024 election in Indonesia. On the domestic front, the road ahead for Prabowo doesn’t seem difficult provided he manages to keep …

Once a ‘nobody’, Jokowi’s son set to become Indonesia’s V-P
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Once a ‘nobody’, Jokowi’s son set to become Indonesia’s V-P

The Hindu  

By his own admission, Gibran Rakabuming Raka was a "nobody" a few months before Indonesia's elections. Mr. Gibran's meteoric rise to running mate of president-in-waiting Prabowo Subianto, who declared victory last week, was fuelled by his father's wild popularity. I thank Sir Prabowo who has given room for young people like me," Mr. Gibran, 36, told a packed arena in …

Indonesia: Implications of Prabowo Subianto's victory
10 months ago

Indonesia: Implications of Prabowo Subianto's victory

Hindustan Times  

Indonesia, the world’s third largest democracy, conducted its general election on February 14, 2024, with election day designated as a national holiday. Prabowo Subianto, a controversial former general and former son-in-law of long-time authoritarian leader Suharto, seems poised to become Indonesia’s next leader after apparently securing a convincing victory in this week’s election. Prabowo's convincing victory can be attributed in …

In Indonesia, personality trumps democratic ideals
10 months ago

In Indonesia, personality trumps democratic ideals

Hindustan Times  

Unofficial results of the Indonesian elections indicate that Prabowo Subianto will become the next president of the country. Jokowi’s 37-year-old son, Gibran, is Prabowo’s running mate. Jokowi seems to have ditched his own party due to his son’s political ambitions. Given Gibran’s relatively young age and his father’s popularity, there is an apprehension that Indonesia is moving towards another period …

Prabowo Subianto: Once banned from the US, this fiery ex-army general is poised to lead Indonesia
10 months ago

Prabowo Subianto: Once banned from the US, this fiery ex-army general is poised to lead Indonesia

CNN  

CNN — He hadn’t yet won enough votes to clinch Indonesia’s presidential election, but with the confidence of a man poised to take power of one of the world’s largest democracies, Prabowo Subianto gave a press conference, half-naked, from his private swimming pool on the outskirts of Jakarta. “Prabowo has worked really hard to whitewash his egregious past and reinvent …

PM Modi congratulates Indonesia’s newly-elected President Prabowo Subianto
10 months ago

PM Modi congratulates Indonesia’s newly-elected President Prabowo Subianto

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the newly elected President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto and said that he is looking forward to the strengthening Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Indonesia. Look forward to working with the new Presidency to further strengthen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Indonesia,” PM Modi said. Branded as the “reformed” general, Prabowo Subianto …

Indonesian activists protest ex-general’s win in presidential election and allege massive fraud
10 months, 1 week ago

Indonesian activists protest ex-general’s win in presidential election and allege massive fraud

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Protesters marched in Indonesia’s capital on Friday demanding the election authority stop Prabowo Subianto from taking office as the next president and claiming widespread electoral fraud. “There are strong indications that violations occurred in a structured, systematic and massive way in the presidential election,” said Hamdan Zoelva, a former Constitutional Court chief judge who is part of …

How will Prabowo Subianto, an ex-general who’s never held elective office, lead Indonesia?
10 months, 1 week ago

How will Prabowo Subianto, an ex-general who’s never held elective office, lead Indonesia?

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Foreign leaders congratulated Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto on his apparent victory in Indonesia’s presidential election, while rights activists called him a threat. “If you think about his actual age, he’s no longer fit, but his dream of running for president several times means there are good things he wants.” CONCERNS AMONG RIGHTS ACTIVISTS Many activists see the …

Who is Prabowo Subianto, the man likely to be Indonesia’s next president?
10 months, 1 week ago

Who is Prabowo Subianto, the man likely to be Indonesia’s next president?

Al Jazeera  

A general once feared across Indonesia and banned from the United States, has reinvented himself as a ‘cute grandpa’. No one will be scared of committing human rights abuses, because he has avoided all the allegations made against him and managed to cover them up,” Muhammad said, recounting how the Kopassus Special Forces, under Prabowo’s command, cracked down on a …

A strongman at the helm: On Indonesia’s presidential election
10 months, 1 week ago

A strongman at the helm: On Indonesia’s presidential election

The Hindu  

In Indonesia’s presidential election, Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto, a former general linked to violent actions by the military in East Timor, Aceh, and West Papua, appears likely to emerge victorious after early trends indicated more than 57% of votes in his favour. While full results are not expected for the next few weeks, the “quick counts”, or government-approved polling samples, …

Families of Indonesian activists tortured by soldiers 25 years ago shocked at general’s election win
10 months, 1 week ago

Families of Indonesian activists tortured by soldiers 25 years ago shocked at general’s election win

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Families of Indonesian activists who were kidnapped and tortured by the military 25 years ago demanded justice in a protest Thursday and expressed shock over the apparent presidential victory of Prabowo Subianto, whom they blamed for the atrocities. Currently the defense minister under outgoing President Jokowi Widodo, Subianto claimed victory in the presidential election on Wednesday, based …

Prabowo Subianto | The ‘reformed’ General
10 months, 1 week ago

Prabowo Subianto | The ‘reformed’ General

The Hindu  

The party started almost a year ago. Two, Mr. Subianto’s popularity this time around leveraged Indonesia’s young electorate, who comprise more than half of Indonesia’s 204 million eligible voters spread across some 17,000 islands. Like other candidates, Mr. Subianto has pledged to expand economic initiatives, increase social security cover, create new jobs, and build the new capital city, but analysts …

Who is Prabowo Subianto, the former general who’s Indonesia’s next president?
10 months, 1 week ago

Who is Prabowo Subianto, the former general who’s Indonesia’s next president?

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — A wealthy ex-general with ties to both Indonesia’s popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past looks set to be its next leader. Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto presented himself as heir to the immensely popular President Joko Widodo, vowing to continue the modernization agenda that’s brought rapid growth and vaunted Indonesia into the ranks of middle-income countries. A …

Who is Prabowo Subianto, the ex-general claiming to win Indonesia’s presidency?
10 months, 1 week ago

Who is Prabowo Subianto, the ex-general claiming to win Indonesia’s presidency?

LA Times  

Prabowo Subianto, who served as an Indonesian military leader under the brutal Suharto dictatorship, is claiming victory in the presidential vote. Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto presented himself as heir to the immensely popular President Joko Widodo, vowing to continue the modernization agenda that’s brought rapid growth and vaunted Indonesia into the ranks of middle-income countries. “This victory must be a …

Millions of Indonesians choose new President in one of world's largest elections
10 months, 1 week ago

Millions of Indonesians choose new President in one of world's largest elections

The Hindu  

Millions of Indonesians were choosing a new President on Wednesday as the world's third-largest democracy aspires to become a global economic powerhouse just over 25 years since emerging from a brutal authoritarian era. Subianto, who is the frontrunner based on several independent surveys, has picked Widodo's eldest son, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, as his vice-presidential running mate. Baswedan opposes Widodo's signature …

Indonesian presidential election: Ex-army strongman leader claims victory
10 months, 1 week ago

Indonesian presidential election: Ex-army strongman leader claims victory

CNN  

CNN — A former army general with a controversial past has claimed victory in Indonesia’s presidential election. Prabowo, billed as the frontrunner ahead of Wednesday’s contest, told supporters in Jakarta, he and running mate Gibran Rakabuming Raka, who is the eldest son of President Joko Widodo, would govern “for all the people of Indonesia.” “Although we are grateful, we must …

Prabowo Subianto claims victory in Indonesian presidential election
10 months, 1 week ago

Prabowo Subianto claims victory in Indonesian presidential election

Al Jazeera  

Sample counts show defence minister winning about 58 percent of the vote in first round of presidential election. Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto has declared victory in the presidential election after unofficial vote counts showed him with a significant lead over his rivals. “We have to respect the people’s decision,” Anies told reporters at his campaign headquarters after Prabowo claimed …

Indonesia election: Unofficial vote count shows defence minister Prabowo is leading
10 months, 1 week ago

Indonesia election: Unofficial vote count shows defence minister Prabowo is leading

India TV News  

Bali: Indonesians have voted for a new president Wednesday as the world’s third-largest democracy aspires to become a global economic powerhouse a quarter-century after shaking off a brutal dictatorship. Two former provincial governors, Anies Baswedan and Ganjar Pranowo, were also vying to succeed the immensely popular President Joko Widodo, who is serving the final of his two terms in office. …

Indonesian defense chief linked to past rights abuses claims victory in presidential election
10 months, 1 week ago

Indonesian defense chief linked to past rights abuses claims victory in presidential election

LA Times  

Indonesian presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto gestures after casting his vote during the election in Bojong Koneng on Feb. 14, 2024. A former general linked to past human rights abuses claimed victory Wednesday in Indonesia’s presidential election, a result that would raise questions about the commitment to democratic values in the sprawling island nation that is the world’s third-largest democracy. Defense …

Indonesia presidential election: Subianto claims victory
10 months, 1 week ago

Indonesia presidential election: Subianto claims victory

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — A former general linked to past human rights abuses claimed victory Wednesday in Indonesia’s presidential election, a result that would raise questions about the commitment to democratic values in the sprawling island nation that is the world’s third-largest democracy. AP AUDIO: Former general linked to human rights abuses claims victory in Indonesian presidential election. Baswedan opposes Widodo’s …

Indonesia’s presidential election has high stakes for US and China and their rivalry
10 months, 1 week ago

Indonesia’s presidential election has high stakes for US and China and their rivalry

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — When Indonesians cast their votes on Wednesday for a new president in one of the world’s biggest elections, the stakes will also be high for the United States and China and their mounting rivalry in the region. The Southeast Asian nation is a key battleground economically and politically in a region where the global powers have long …

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