Indonesian activists rally against plan to name Suharto as national hero

Indonesia faced decades of repressive rule under Mr Suharto’s military-backed “New Order”. He held power for 32 years before being forced to step down during an economic crisis, mass protests and deadly riots in Jakarta in 1998.

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A member of civil society movement groups holds a poster reading “Not My Hero" during a rally opposing the Indonesian government's plan to grant former president Suharto a "National Hero" title near the presidential palace in Jakarta on November 6, 2025. PHOTO: AFP

November 7, 2025

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