Former Indonesian general linked to human rights abuses claims a big victory in presidential election
A FORMER general linked to past human rights abuses claimed victory today in Indonesia’s presidential election.
Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto presented himself as an heir to immensely popular sitting President Joko Widodo, whose son was his running mate.
Before the final declaration by election officials, Mr Subianto told thousands of supporters in the capital, Jakarta, that his victory was “the victory of all Indonesians.”
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