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Indonesia’s president picks retired general as new security minister after deadly protests
Retired Gen. Djamari Chaniago, 77, appointed to stabilize government after protests caused 10 deaths linked to outrage over lawmakers' large housing allowances.
- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto appointed retired Gen. Djamari Chaniago as the new security minister on Wednesday following deadly protests.
- The appointment followed the removal of Budi Gunawan earlier this month, which happened after violent protests that killed 10 people in late August.
- At 77 years old, Chaniago was appointed to succeed Gunawan as part of Subianto’s strategy to strengthen his leadership by substituting ministers who were seen as ineffective in major roles.
- Reports indicated that each of the 580 House members was granted a monthly housing stipend amounting to 50 million rupiah in addition to their regular salaries, sparking widespread public anger and demonstrations.
- Political observer Selamat Ginting said Prabowo needs broad support from senior military and old elites as a consolidation strategy to stabilize his government.
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Indonesia's president picks retired general as new security minister after deadly protests
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has appointed a former rival as the new security minister following deadly protests that have been viewed as one of the toughest tests for his presidency.
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