JAKARTA – Indonesia has officially named former president Suharto, the country’s second leader, a national hero, sparking protests from activists and human rights advocates. The decision was made under President Prabowo Subianto, Suharto’s former son-in-law, who took office last year. Suharto, who ruled Indonesia for 32 years before being ousted during the 1998 Asian financial […]
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Indonesia names Suharto national hero despite protests
JAKARTA – Indonesia has awarded the title of national hero to former President Suharto, who ruled the country for three decades before being forced from office in 1998 amid violent protests and accusations of corruption, nepotism, and human rights abuses. The ceremony, overseen by President Prabowo Subianto, Suharto’s former son-in-law, sparked protests from pro-democracy activists […]