Before and After the Fall

Suharto was filled with indecision during his last days in power, as his children accused son-in-law Prabowo of betraying their father.

February 5, 2008

THE wailing siren interrupted activity in the living room of the house at Jalan Cendana 8, Central Jakarta, where dozens of people sat waiting that Thursday afternoon, May 21, 1998. Several cars entered the gate and, as if by command, everyone stood at attention. Suharto appeared out of a black Mercedes Benz. Dressed in a short-sleeved grey safari suit, the former President looked pale. He entered the house, led by the hand, by his eldest daught

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