Judges threw out accusations by Prabowo Subianto, the son-in-law of the former dictator Suharto, clearing the way for a second term for President Joko Widodo.
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Violence Erupts in Indonesia’s Capital in Wake of Presidential Election Results
The authorities said they would limit social media access one day after supporters of a defeated presidential candidate took to the streets in protest.
With Joko Widodo’s Re-election, Indonesia Bucks Global Tilt Toward Strongmen
The president of the world’s third-largest democracy won a second term Tuesday, and vowed in an interview to protect pluralism and fight growing extremist threats.
Joko Wins Re-Election in Indonesia, Defeating Hard-Line Former General
The victory for President Joko Widodo, a moderate technocrat, was a repudiation of the sort of nationalist and faith politics that have brought strongmen to power around globe.
In Indonesian Election, President Joko Widodo Leads in Voting Returns
Mr. Joko is being challenged by Prabowo Subianto, the former general he defeated five years ago.
In Indonesia, a Powerful Scion Seeks the Presidency by Railing Against the Rich
At the polls on Wednesday, Indonesians will choose between the incumbent, Joko Widodo, and his challenger, Prabowo Subianto the son-in-law of a former dictator.