Fury as Indonesia declares late authoritarian ruler Suharto a national hero

November 10, 2025 2

Suharto presided over a period marked by rampant corruption, nepotism, censorship and allegations of mass human rights abuses

Indonesia has awarded former authoritarian leader Suharto the title of national hero, in a move that has sparked accusations of historical revisionism in the world’s third-largest democracy.

The award has deepened fears about attempts to whitewash Suharto’s rise and decades-long rule, a period marked by rampant corruption, censorship and accusations of mass human rights violations.

Source: www.theguardian.com

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