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Prabowo Subianto, Ex-General Tied to Past Dictatorship, Confirmed as Indonesia's Next President
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FILE- Prabowo Subianto greets supporters during a campaign rally in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, Jan. 13, 2024. Subianto has been confirmed, March 20, 2024, as the victor of last month's presidential election over two former governors.
Prabowo Subianto, a former special forces general with ties to Indonesia's current president and past dictatorship, was confirmed the victor of last month's presidential election over two former governors who have vowed to contest the result in court.
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