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Indonesia Sparks Controversy by Naming Former President Suharto a National Hero

Indonesia has posthumously named former president Suharto as a national hero, a move that has ignited sharp criticism from rights groups, academics, and civil society. The announcement was made during a National Hero Day ceremony on Monday, presided over by President Prabowo Subianto Suharto’s former son-in-law. In a decree read…

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President Ruto Defends “Shoot in the Leg” Remarks Amid Ongoing Debate Over Police Use of Force

President William Ruto has stood by his controversial remarks directing police to “shoot protesters in the leg” during the anti-government demonstrations that rocked Kenya in mid-2025. Speaking in an interview with Al Jazeera, the President maintained that his comments were consistent with the law, which permits the use of reasonable…