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Former Indonesian dictator Suharto, known for brutal massacres and corruption, was posthumously named a national hero, sparking protests from human rights groups and victims' families who see it as whitewashing his repressive regime.
Indonesia controversially named former president Soeharto a national hero, despite his regime's history of human rights abuses, sparking criticism from activists and human rights groups who see the award as a betrayal of victims and democratic values.
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 awarded late President Suharto the title of national hero despite protests and his contentious legacy involving human rights abuses, corruption, and authoritarian rule, with critics fearing it whitewashes history and risks endorsing authoritarianism under President Prabowo.