In the recent Indonesian elections, Prabowo Subianto's likely victory as the new president has sparked a mix of reactions. Supporters are celebrating his ascent, while individuals like Paian Siahaan, whose son disappeared 25 years ago during the 1998 riots, view it with apprehension. Siahaan blames Subianto for his son's disappearance, highlighting a painful past that resurfaces with Subianto's potential presidency. Concerns extend beyond personal grievances, with human rights organizations noting Subianto's lack of engagement on issues such as press freedom, specifically his failure to respond to a Human Rights Watch questionnaire. Additionally, Subianto's stance on energy subsidies remains undecided, causing speculation about his policy directions, with no decision made as of October. This election marks a pivotal moment for Indonesia, reflecting deep societal divisions and unresolved issues from the past.
"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
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
Indonesia's Prabowo has made no decision on energy subsidies, says aide https://t.co/DtYneAWbRS https://t.co/dYJ7FKgvu1
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto has made no decision on adjusting energy subsidies, a senior member of his team said, after media reported the likely new president would target subsidies as his first move upon assuming office in October https://t.co/FjKUdqCwBC
⚠️ INDONESIA'S PRABOWO HAS MADE NO DECISION ON ENERGY SUBSIDIES, SAYS AIDE (Reuters) Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto has made no decision on adjusting energy subsidies, a senior member of his team said on Friday, after media reported the likely new president would target subsidies… https://t.co/vrenOT7Sey
#Indonesia's Prabowo has made no decision on energy subsidies, says aide #oott https://t.co/9MLvWkRrQM
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
Not an auspicious sign: Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia's likely new president, was "the only candidate not to respond to a questionnaire from Human Rights Watch, or attend an event where candidates pledged to protect press freedom." https://t.co/pSdNUbogax
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
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…