Indonesia controversially honors Suharto as a national hero
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Indonesia has designated former dictator Suharto as a 'national hero,' a move that has sparked controversy due to his regime's history of corruption, human rights abuses, and violent suppression, despite his contributions to economic development and independence.
- Indonesia names former dictator Suharto a ‘national hero’ Financial Times
- He Was Known for Kleptocratic Rule and Bloodshed. Now Suharto Is a National Hero. The New York Times
- Indonesia names ex-dictator Suharto a 'national hero' BBC
- Fury as Indonesia declares late authoritarian ruler Suharto a national hero The Guardian
- Indonesia grants national hero status to late strongman President Suharto Reuters
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