Dozens of Indonesians protest national hero title for former President Suharto
Dozens of Indonesians gathered outside the Culture Ministry in Jakarta to oppose a government proposal to name former President Suharto as a national hero. They argue that honouring Mr Suharto — a controversial figure — would distort the country's history. Mr Suharto, who died in 2008, ruled Indonesia with an iron fist for more than three decades after seizing power in 1967 following a failed coup attempt. His administration was marked by allegations of corruption and human rights abuses, including violent crackdowns on political dissent. Saifulbahri Ismail reports.
Dozens of Indonesians gathered outside the Culture Ministry in Jakarta to oppose a government proposal to name former President Suharto as a national hero. They argue that honouring Mr Suharto — a controversial figure — would distort the country's history. Mr Suharto, who died in 2008, ruled Indonesia with an iron fist for more than three decades after seizing power in 1967 following a failed coup attempt. His administration was marked by allegations of corruption and human rights abuses, including violent crackdowns on political dissent. Saifulbahri Ismail reports.
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