Likely Winner of Indonesian Presidency Has Contentious History

Indonesian presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto, left, and his running mate Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the eldest son of Indonesian President Joko Widodo, greet supporters during a gathering in Jakarta, Feb. 14, 2024.

The likely winner of Indonesia’s presidential election is Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, following an unofficial count of Wednesday’s vote. The prospect of his win is alarming to rights groups due to his history of alleged human rights violations — allegations that are little known among young Indonesian voters.