Fury as Indonesia declares late authoritarian ruler Suharto a national hero
Suharto presided over a period marked by rampant corruption, nepotism, censorship and allegations of mass human rights abusesIndonesia has awarded former authoritarian leader Suharto the title of national hero, in...
By Kate Lamb and agencies · The Guardian World
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. Continue reading...