Suharto's Death Bed

Tue, 01/15/2008 - 15:00
  • Artist: Rebecca Henschke
  • Length: 5:32 minutes (5.07 MB)
  • Format: MP3 Mono 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR)

Indonesia's former dictator Suharto remains in critical condition in a Jakarta hospital, and doctors say they fear for the life of the 86-year-old former general. Suharto ruled Indonesia for 32 years before being toppled in a pro-democracy uprising in 1998. A decade after his downfall, he remains a controversial and divisive figure. He is accused of rampant corruption and gross human rights abuses. But as he lies on his death bed, there are mounting calls for him to be forgiven. Rebecca Henschke takes a look at why the Suharto name still wields unwavering sway over Indonesia's elite.

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