Prabowo’s ‘People’s Power’ Fails, But His Claims of Fraud Might Still Do Lasting Harm
The violent demonstrations that erupted on Jakarta’s streets last week in the wake of allegations of systematic fraud in April’s presidential elections are unlikely to disturb the confirmation of a second term in office for Joko Widodo. But the attempts by opposition forces to de-legitimise Widodo’s victory could leave a lasting scar on Indonesia’s young democracy.