Wiranto

ModernGeneralIndonesia1947 — ?

Indonesian general, security minister.

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Quick Facts

Born

1947

Country

Indonesia

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)45

Political (20%)45

Influence (20%)51

Legacy (20%)40

Leadership (15%)64

Strategy (15%)39

Total Score47.5

Wiranto — Complete Timeline

1998 AD

Led the 1997-1998 Indonesian Crisis Military OperationsWar◆ Major

As Commander of the Indonesian Armed Forces, Wiranto oversaw military operations during the 1998 riots that led to President Suharto's resignation. His role in the crackdown on protesters and the subsequent violence remains controversial.

Suharto1998 RiotsMilitary

Impact: nationaldestructive

2003 AD

Indicted by UN-backed Tribunal for East Timor CrimesOther◆ Major

Wiranto was indicted by the UN-backed Serious Crimes Unit in East Timor for crimes against humanity related to the 1999 violence. The indictment was later dropped due to lack of cooperation from Indonesia, and he denied the charges.

East TimorCrimes Against HumanityUN

Impact: globaldestructive

2016 AD

Appointed as Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security AffairsPolitical Action◆ Major

Wiranto was appointed as Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs under President Joko Widodo. He oversaw security policy, including counter-terrorism efforts and handling of separatist movements.

SecurityJoko WidodoCabinet

Impact: national

2019 AD

Survived Stabbing Attack in PandeglangOther◆ Major

Wiranto was stabbed by a suspected extremist while on a working visit to Pandeglang, Banten. He survived the attack after emergency surgery, and the incident highlighted security threats from radical groups in Indonesia.

Assassination AttemptTerrorismSecurity

Impact: nationaltragic