Suharto

Or Soe·har·to

[soo-hahr-toh]

noun

1. 1921–2008, Indonesian army officer and political leader: president 1967–98.

Suharto

/ sʊˈhɑːtəʊ /

noun

1. T. N. J. 1921–2008, Indonesian general and statesman; president (1968–98)

Suharto

1. A soldier and statesman in Indonesia in the twentieth century. An abortive coup by communists in 1965 led to the gradual devolution of power from Sukarno to the army, with Suharto assuming power in 1967. He became president in 1968 upon Sukarno's resignation and held that post until forced from office in 1998 by mass protests against corruption and nepotism in his government.

Example Sentences

In a decree read by the presidential military secretary, Suharto was named among the 10 people to be added to the country's catalogue of national heroes.

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In response to outcry over the plan to include Suharto, Prabowo's office had insisted he has the right to bestow the title upon whomever he chooses.

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Rights group Amnesty International raised concerns that the inclusion of Suharto on the list would obscure Indonesia's history.

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President Prabowo himself is accused of human rights abuses, such as the abduction of dissidents, under Suharto’s rule.

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Similar to the current demonstrations, women took a stand against Suharto's authoritarian rule leading up to the 1998 reform movement.

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