Indonesia's President awarded Defense Minister an honorary four-star general rank.

Indonesian President Joko Widodo awarded an honorary four-star general rank to Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, who has faced allegations of human rights abuses and is the apparent winner of the February 14 presidential election. Subianto, a former high-ranking army officer, was previously dishonorably discharged from the military in 1998 over human rights allegations. The move has drawn criticism from human rights organizations and advocates, who argue that it undermines the honor and dignity of the Indonesian military. Subianto's victory, if confirmed, will see him take office in October.

February 28, 2024
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