Protests in Jakarta after Indonesia names deceased dictator Suharto a ‘national hero’

The Indonesian government’s controversial decision to declare the deceased dictator Suharto a national hero has sparked outrage among human rights activists. This move comes amidst accusations of institutional militarization by President Prabowo Subianto, a former general. Following the announcement of Suharto’s posthumous title, several protests have been organized across the country, with some of the participants being victims of Suharto’s repressive regime from 1967 to 1998. Images of the protests in Jakarta show the intensity of the demonstrations and the emotions running high among the protestors.