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National hero proposal for Suharto sparks row

November 05, 2025

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Gulf Today

A proposal to include Indonesia's former military dictator Suharto on a list of national heroes sparked opposition from rights advocates who on Tuesday called the nomination a "betrayal.

Former president Suharto, who died in 2008 aged 86, ruled Indonesia with an iron fist for more than three decades after grabbing power in 1967 following a failed military coup.

The former military general's rule was marred by allegations of corruption and human rights abuses, including violent crackdowns on political dissent.

On Tuesday, around 500 civil society members, activists and academics published a letter sent to sitting President Prabowo Subianto -- who is also Suharto’s son-in-law -- requesting him not to go ahead with the decision.

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Russia orders railways to sell Moscow Towers to pay debts

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Barkley excels as Eagles claim division title with Commanders win

Saquon Barkley ran the Philadelphia Eagles to back-to-back divisional titles on Saturday with an ill-tempered 29-18 win over the Washington Commanders that guarantees playoff football for the reigning NFL champions.

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Kerala HC stalls land acquisition for new airport

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Mobile Developers Week lures tech leaders

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Torrente bags fourth World C'ship title in Sharjah

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Kodjo brace sends Al Ain on top, Al Nasr pip Al Bataeh

Laba Kodjo’s brace steered Al Ain back to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over Kalba in matchweek nine of the ADNOC Pro League on Saturday.

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