Indonesia’s election: who is Prabowo Subianto?

Prabowo Subianto, the frontrunner in Indonesia's election, hides a dark past. He has been accused of war crimes, overseeing the abduction of democracy activists and falsely declaring victory in two elections. Who is Prabowo and what does this election mean for the most powerful nation in South-East Asia?

00:00 - Who is Prabowo?
00:41 - Prabowo’s attitude to democracy
01:23 - What does this election mean for Indonesia?

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