Prabowo Subianto

As a military officer, Prabowo was implicated in the kidnapping and disappearance of pro-democracy activists during the final months of Suharto's regime. He was later discharged from the military for his role, though he denied direct involvement.

Prabowo Subianto ran as the presidential candidate for the Gerindra Party, losing to Joko Widodo in a closely contested election. He refused to concede, alleging widespread fraud, and his supporters staged protests. The Constitutional Court later rejected his claims.

President Joko Widodo appointed Prabowo as Minister of Defense, a surprising move that brought a former rival into the cabinet. The appointment was seen as an effort to build political stability and unity, though it raised concerns among human rights groups.

Prabowo Subianto won the 2024 Indonesian presidential election, succeeding Joko Widodo. His victory marked a culmination of his political career, though it was accompanied by allegations of electoral manipulation and concerns over his human rights record.