Prabowo Subianto, a former general under the late dictator Suharto, is likely to become Indonesia's next president, sparking varied reactions. While his supporters celebrate, others, like Paian Siahaan, whose son disappeared 25 years ago during the 1998 riots, are reminded of painful past events. Families of pro-democracy activists who disappeared or were tortured 25 years ago demand justice. Subianto's presidency raises questions about Indonesia's future direction, including his foreign policy stance and whether he will continue his predecessor's populist policies or lean towards authoritarian tendencies. His past, marked by allegations of human rights abuses, has left many wondering about the implications for democracy in Indonesia and relations with countries like Timor-Leste and China, especially regarding economic cooperation with China.
"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." https://t.co/QFR24frmcZ
#Indonesia #China ties: will president-elect Prabowo confront Beijing or maintain Widodo’s economic deals? Several analysts say Prabowo is unlikely to do anything to upend the economic cooperation outgoing president Joko Widodo has established with China. But, one observer… https://t.co/yV0tPjZQKy
All eyes in Indonesia will now be watching to see if presumptive President-elect Prabowo will honor his campaign promises to continue his predecessor’s populist policies—or if he will give in to his authoritarian tendencies https://t.co/T7FF0Dgt6L
One Indonesian man isn't celebrating Prabowo Subianto's ascent to the presidency. His 22-year-old son "was one of the pro-democracy activists who disappeared during the chaotic riots of 1998...at a time when Prabowo was an influential military commander." https://t.co/bqCByKchGR
Supporters of Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto celebrate his likely presidency while Paian Siahaan, whose son disappeared during the 1998 riots, fears justice for victims like his son may be overlooked with Prabowo's rise. https://t.co/lTquwavFXT
What will Prabowo’s foreign policy be like? Likely a continuation of Jokowi's business-friendly relations with Beijing, as also attempts to attract more American investment and trade will continue. More from @globalsarang https://t.co/ETCwFBim14
Supporters of Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto are celebrating his likely ascent to the presidency, but for Paian Siahaan it is a painful reminder of his missing son and the man he blames for his disappearance in 1998 https://t.co/zh5ajUI5SA https://t.co/kzTlvrEQVw
What will Prabowo’s foreign policy be like? His past record indicates that the ex-general is much more a strong-willed, if volatile, pragmatist than an ideologue, writes @globalsarang https://t.co/ETCwFBim14
Prabowo is notorious for past rights abuses and disdain for Indonesian democracy. So now what happens? and how will he deal with independent Timor-Leste? Prabowo Wins. Does Indonesian Democracy Lose? https://t.co/1F5zuVI6km via @CFR_org
Paian Siahaan hasn't seen his son Ucok in 25 years. This year’s Indonesia elections are a painful for Siahaan, where the presumed winner is Prabowo Subianto — the same man he believes was involved in his son’s kidnapping https://t.co/zh5ajUI5SA https://t.co/Kfc1baTlcJ
⚠️ INDONESIA'S LIKELY NEW PRESIDENT HAUNTS FATHER OF MISSING ACTIVIST (Reuters) Supporters of Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto are celebrating his likely ascent to the presidency, but for Paian Siahaan it is a painful reminder of his missing son and the man he blames for his…
Once a feared general under late dictator Suharto, Indonesia's likely new president Prabowo Subianto now faces the challenge of honouring his campaign pledges to maintain the country's economic growth. https://t.co/J02Rq2bGUo
ANALYSIS: Will Australia find a friend in Prabowo Subianto, the temperamental former strongman general who is Indonesia’s most likely next president? https://t.co/8aPwhmlMzp https://t.co/GHCBYQzEtF