He Was Known for Kleptocratic Rule and Bloodshed. Now Suharto Is a National Hero.

Indonesia’s president bestowed the honor on the dictator Suharto, who died in 2008, in what many said was a stunning move of revisionist history.

By Sui-Lee Wee, Rin Hindryati and Muktita Suhartono · The New York Times – World

Indonesia’s president bestowed the honor on the dictator Suharto, who died in 2008, in what many said was a stunning move of revisionist history.