Ex-general Prabowo claims victory in Indonesia election
Emma ConnorsSenior editor and writer
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Jakarta | Indonesians appear to have endorsed Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto’s ultra-nationalist vision for Indonesia following a presidential election with major implications for near neighbour Australia.
On Wednesday night, ex-general Prabowo said he was grateful that unofficial tallies showed he had secured a majority of votes, and vowed to create a government “consisting of the best Indonesians”.
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