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  • January 2008

    • Suharto Leaves Complex Legacy

      Christian Science Monitor  |  Jan 28, 08 11:20 AM CST

      Suharto Leaves Complex Legacy

      (Newser) - The death of Suharto, Indonesia's ferociously anti-communist dictator for more than 30 years, leaves islanders ambivalent: On the one hand, he created economic prosperity; on the other, he enriched himself and his cronies, and brutally suppressed opponents, leaving hundreds of thousands imprisoned or dead. "He was 50% good and 50% bad," a historian tells the Christian Science Monitor . More »

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      obituary  • corruption  • Indonesia  • Suharto  • military rule  • international development

    • Indonesia Mourns Suharto

      New York Times  |  Jan 27, 08 3:00 PM CST

      Indonesia Mourns Suharto

      (Newser) - Suharto's critics kept quiet today as Indonesia mourned the former dictator on the streets and around TVs, the New York Times reports. Crowds swarmed an ambulance transporting his body, television channels ran nostalgic accounts of his life, and President Susilo Yudhoyono called on the nation to pray for Suharto, saying, "Pray that the deceased’s good deeds and dedication to the nation be may accepted by God the Almighty." More »

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      obituary  • Indonesia  • dictatorship  • Jakarta  • Suharto  • Susilo Yudhoyono

    • Indonesia's Suharto Dies at Age 86

      Reuters  |  Jan 27, 08 2:45 AM CST

      Indonesia's Suharto Dies at Age 86

      (Newser) - Former Indonesian president Suharto, a US Cold War ally whose legacy of economic development was marred by charges of human rights abuses and corruption, died today of organ failure at 86, Reuters reports. Suharto ruled for 32 years until being forced out in 1998; his deteriorating health prevented him from ever going to trial even though accusers allege he had perhaps 1 million opponents killed and had embezzled billions. More »

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      obituary  • corruption  • Indonesia  • Cold War  • human rights abuse  • Suharto  • East Timor

    • Suharto Suffers Multiple Organ Failure

      AFP  |  Jan 12, 08 11:53 AM CST

      Suharto Suffers Multiple Organ Failure

      (Newser) - Longtime Indonesian dictator Suharto's health worsened yesterday as he suffered multiple organ failure. Suharto's condition improved slightly as workers rushed to prepare for what they believed to be his imminent funeral, AFP  reports. Suharto, 86, was forced from power a decade ago after ruling Indonesia with an iron fist for three decades. More »

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      corruption  • Indonesia  • dictatorship  • Jakarta  • Suharto

    • Indonesia's Suharto in Critical Condition

      BBC  |  Jan 5, 08 11:07 AM CST

      Indonesia's Suharto in Critical Condition

      (Newser) - Suharto, the man who ruled Indonesia with a ruthless resolve for 32 years, is in critical condition with a variety of ailments, BBC reports. President Yudhoyono visited Suharto, who is said to be conscious but drowsy, and told the country to “pray for the best.” The 86-year-old is accused of stealing billions from the treasury during his reign, but he's avoided trials because of his deteriorating health. More »

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      Indonesia  • Suharto

  • September 2007

    • 'Time' Loses Suharto Lawsuit

      Associated Press  |  Sep 10, 07 7:57 PM CDT

      'Time' Loses Suharto Lawsuit

      (Newser) - Time must pay former Indonesian dictator Suharto $106 million over a 1999 article that defamed him, that country's highest court ruled today. The ruling, over a story that claimed Suharto stole some $73 billion during his bloody rule that spanned four decades, comes after lower courts twice ruled in Time's favor, the AP reports. More »

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      lawsuit  • Indonesia  • defamation  • human rights abuse  • embezzlement  • Suharto  • Time magazine

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